The museum of intangible things
Wendy Wunder
The museum of intangible things
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Wendy Wunder
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
The rumble of an old car engine fills the air as Hannah and Zoe speed away from their small town, chasing wild storms and brighter dreams. The scent of rain and adventure wraps around them as they discover new friends and big ideas like courage and happiness. With every mile, their friendship grows stronger, but some secrets and feelings are just beginning to surface.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade novel follows two best friends, Hannah and Zoe, as they run away from difficult home lives in New Jersey. Through their road trip westward, they explore themes of mental illness, friendship, and self-discovery, with honest depictions of manic-depressive disorder and the challenges of unstable family environments. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book sensitively addresses these mature topics with humor and heart.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11IE — Intense — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781595145147
- Pages
- 295
- Publisher
- Razorbill
- Published
- 2014
- Type
- Fiction