Sparrow

Sarah Moon

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Sparrow

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Sarah Moon

Reading Level 4-5 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 11+ Heads Up

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for older middle graders (ages 11+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

A talented and thoughtful African-American girl uses sharp wit to express her deep desire to escape the challenges of her everyday life. Through her unique perspective, she explores feelings of sadness and longing while navigating her world. Her story sheds light on the struggles of coping with difficult emotions and the hope for a brighter future.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include emotional: suicide, emotional: grief, emotional: mental health. Written for readers ages 11+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 4 — Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Emotional: Suicide Emotional: Grief Emotional: Mental Health
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
8
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

264 pages
61,724 words
6h 51m read-aloud
ISBN
9781338032581
Pages
264
Publisher
Arthur A. Levine Books
Published
2017
Type
Fiction
Word Count
61,724
Read-Aloud
~6h 51m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

SuicideLibrariansGriefAfrican American GirlsMothers and DaughtersPsychotherapyAfrican AmericansSchool LibrariansNew YorkBrooklyn

Places

Brooklyn (New York, N.Y.)