Street dreams
Faye Kellerman
Street dreams
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Faye Kellerman
The text is written at a 8th 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
Sirens wail as Officer Cindy Decker races down a shadowy alley, heart pounding. She spots something small and fragile in a dumpster—an abandoned baby! Just as she reaches out to help, a mysterious figure steps out of the darkness.
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade novel follows LAPD Officer Cindy Decker as she encounters a newborn abandoned in an alley, introducing themes of police work, family, and community challenges. Suitable for ages 9-12, it offers a compelling look at courage and compassion with some suspenseful moments. Parents should note the presence of realistic police scenarios and themes related to abandonment.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780446531313
- Pages
- 420
- Publisher
- Hachette Digital, Inc.
- Published
- 2003
- Type
- Fiction