The O.C.

Cory Martin

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The O.C.

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Summer of Summer

by Cory Martin

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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 — Gentle
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No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

140 pages
ISBN
9781415591390
Pages
140
Publisher
Scholastic
Published
January 2005
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Young Adult Fiction