The snow
Caroline B. Cooney
The snow
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Caroline B. Cooney
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Christina faces off against a cruel principal and his ruthless wife who have already hurt her friend Anya and now threaten her friend Dolly. With courage and determination, she refuses to let their cruelty continue unchecked. This tense story explores the challenges of standing up to injustice in a school setting.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include bullying, emotional: fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 13+.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
4/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
5/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0590416405
- Pages
- 201
- Publisher
- Point
- Published
- 1990
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 42,278
- Read-Aloud
- ~4h 42m
- Text Density
- Standard