Sometimes a stranger

Lenora Mattingly Weber

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Sometimes a stranger

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Stacy Belford Story

by Lenora Mattingly Weber

Reading Level 6 11LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What would you do if someone you trusted made a choice that shattered your world? Stacy's heart sinks when she discovers her boyfriend traded their friendship for a fancy car. Can she find the strength to rebuild her confidence and face the unknown ahead?

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel explores themes of trust, self-confidence, and resilience as Stacy copes with betrayal from a close friend. Suitable for readers aged 9-12, it sensitively addresses emotional challenges common in early adolescence without graphic detail. Parents should be aware it deals with themes of betrayal and emotional hurt.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

240 pages
ISBN
069075115X
Pages
240
Publisher
Crowell
Published
1972
Type
Fiction

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