The way back from broken

Amber Keyser

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The way back from broken

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Amber Keyser

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

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

What if your whole world shattered after losing someone you love? Imagine being sent away into the wild while your family struggles to heal. Can Rakmen find a way back from the broken pieces before it’s too late?

Themes

SurvivalDeathBrothers and sistersFamilyCampingMulticultural

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel explores themes of grief, family loss, and survival as Rakmen copes with the death of his baby sister and is sent on a wilderness trip. Suitable for ages 9-12, it handles emotional challenges with sensitivity and includes realistic portrayals of family dynamics and healing. Parents should note the story involves the death of a sibling and themes of coping with trauma.

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

Death Loss & Grief
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

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
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

210 pages
ISBN
9781467775908
Pages
210
Publisher
Carolrhoda Lab& 8482
Published
2015
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Survival After Airplane Accidents, ShipwrecksDeathBrothers and SistersCampingRacially Mixed PeopleSurvivalGriefSiblingsCanada

Places

Canada