Some kind of normal

Juliana Stone

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Some kind of normal

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Juliana Stone

Reading Level 7 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Trevor was the star of the band and the football field—until a car crash changed everything. Now, with no music, no games, and a mountain of finals to face, his world feels shattered. But when Everly, the pastor's perfect daughter with a secret of her own, becomes his tutor, their unlikely friendship might just be the key to finding a new kind of normal.

Themes

FamilyFriendshipComing of AgeLoveDysfunctional FamiliesSecretsTutoring

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel explores the challenges of sudden life changes through the eyes of two teens dealing with loss, family secrets, and the pressure to meet expectations. Suitable for ages 9-12, it handles sensitive topics such as illness, family dysfunction, and personal identity with care and age-appropriate language. Parents should be aware it touches on themes including accident recovery, grief, and family tensions.

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

Loss & Grief Divorce & Family Change Secrets Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

6/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
10
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

311 pages
ISBN
9781402291500
Pages
311
Publisher
Sourcebooks Fire
Published
2015
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Tutors and TutoringLoveDysfunctional FamiliesSecretsFamily ProblemsBrainSecrecyFamiliesWounds and Injuries