The O.C.
Cory Martin
The O.C.
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
The Summer of Summer
by Cory Martin
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
The salty breeze carries the laughter of summer days by the ocean, where every splash and seagull’s cry feels like a secret waiting to be uncovered. Amid the warmth and waves, Summer meets a boy who challenges her to look deeper inside herself. What will she discover about who she really is?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction book follows Summer as she spends her holiday with her parents and meets a boy who encourages her to reflect on her own life. Suitable for ages 9-12, it explores themes of self-discovery and personal growth in an accessible way. The story contains no intense content, making it appropriate for its target audience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781415591390
- Pages
- 140
- Publisher
- Scholastic
- Published
- January 2005
- Type
- Fiction