Shining Prince (Summit Books)

Susan Grohmann

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Shining Prince (Summit Books)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Susan Grohmann

Summit Books

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched Rich Discussion

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Just before the attack on Pearl Harbor, Michael's Uncle Masatoshi moves in, bringing new challenges as the family faces the harsh realities of a Japanese relocation camp. Struggling with prejudice and the fight to keep his culture alive, Masatoshi must decide where his true loyalty lies. This powerful tale explores courage, identity, and the meaning of home during a difficult time in history.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include racial discrimination, fear & anxiety, loss & grief. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Racial Discrimination Fear & Anxiety Loss & Grief
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

4/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

7/10

Rich themes that spark meaningful family conversation. Great for book clubs and read-alouds.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

148 pages
26,648 words
2h 58m read-aloud
ISBN
0789155338
Pages
148
Publisher
Perfection Learning
Published
August 2002
Type
Fiction
Word Count
26,648
Read-Aloud
~2h 58m
Text Density
Standard

Subjects

Evacuation and Relocation, 1942-1945Japanese AmericansUnited StatesWorld War, 1939-1945