The Life I'm In
Sharon G. Flake
The Life I'm In
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Sharon G. Flake
The text is written at a 3rd 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
Navigating a world filled with tough challenges, a young girl faces the pain of loss, bullying, and family struggles while striving to find her own strength and identity. Through hardship and heartache, she learns what it truly means to survive and grow. This powerful story reveals the courage it takes to stand up and keep going when life gets hard.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 3-4 book with intense content intensity. Note: content intensity (Intense) exceeds what the reading level might suggest. Content themes include loss & grief, bullying, physical danger. Written for readers ages 13+.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 4 — IntenseHeavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
6/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781338573176
- Pages
- 336
- Publisher
- Scholastic Press
- Published
- Jan 05, 2021
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 75,352
- Read-Aloud
- ~8h 22m
- Text Density
- Standard