Sprout

Dale Peck

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Sprout

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Dale Peck

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

Sprout races through the wide Kansas fields, heart pounding as he dodges new challenges and unexpected friendships. Just when he thinks he’s starting to fit in, something changes everything. What will happen next?

Quick Assessment

Sprout is a middle-grade novel about a boy adjusting to life after the loss of his mother, moving from Long Island to Kansas. The story explores themes of grief, friendship, and young love in a way that is accessible for ages 9-12. It contains mild emotional content appropriate for this age group.

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
5
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

288 pages
ISBN
9780747577621
Pages
288
Publisher
Bloomsbury Children's Books
Published
Nov 10, 2009
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

SubjectsComing of AgeHomosexualityFriendshipFathers and SonsGay TeenagersCreative WritingBildungsromansFather-son RelationshipKansasLGBTQ Young AdultStonewall Book AwardsLambda Literary AwardsLambda Literary Award Winner

Places

Kansas