The Sunflower Diary (On Time's Wing)

Lillian Boraks

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The Sunflower Diary (On Time's Wing)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Lillian Boraks

On Time's Wing

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 5th 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

At a strict boarding school in Victoria, sixteen-year-old Slava struggles to hide her Jewish heritage while grappling with memories of war and family left behind. When her diary is uncovered, her carefully kept secret comes to light, forcing her to confront her past and the challenges around her. This powerful story explores identity, courage, and the bonds of family amid difficult times.

Themes

Coming of AgeFamilyReligious ThemesHistoricalIdentity

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include emotional: loss & grief, emotional: identity & self-discovery, social: religious themes. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Emotional: Loss & Grief Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery Social: Religious Themes Social: War & Conflict
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

4/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
9
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

208 pages
45,900 words
5h 6m read-aloud
ISBN
1896184588
Pages
208
Publisher
Roussan Publishers
Published
September 1, 1999
Type
Fiction
Word Count
45,900
Read-Aloud
~5h 6m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Jewish children

Subjects

ReligiousJewishBoarding SchoolsDiariesHolocaust SurvivorsJewish ChildrenJewish Children in the HolocauEnfants JuifsRomans, Nouvelles, Etc. Pour La Jeunesse