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Teresa Toten

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Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Teresa Toten

Reading Level 4 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 13+ Heads Up

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

After struggling with substance abuse, Dani begins her journey to healing in a treatment center where she faces the challenge of confronting her deepest emotional wounds. Along the way, she finds the courage to rebuild her life and rediscover hope for the future.

Themes

FamilyComing of AgeMental HealthAddiction Recovery

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4 book with intense content intensity. Note: content intensity (Intense) exceeds what the reading level might suggest. Content themes include substance use, emotional: loss & grief, emotional: mental health. Written for readers ages 13+.

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

Substance Use Emotional: Loss & 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

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
8
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

208 pages
47,006 words
5h 13m read-aloud
ISBN
9780889952324
Pages
208
Publisher
Calgary : Red Deer Press
Published
2001
Type
Fiction
Word Count
47,006
Read-Aloud
~5h 13m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

FamilyTeenagersDrug AbuseAlcohol UseAlcoholPhysiological EffectTreatmentSistersSubstance AbuseFriendshipFamily LifeTeenage GirlsPsychiatric Hospital PatientsGood and EvilHospitals