There you'll find me
Jenny B. Jones
There you'll find me
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Jenny B. Jones
The text is written at a 7th 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
The salty breeze of the Irish coast fills Finley's lungs as she steps off the plane, clutching her brother’s worn journal. Every cobblestone and whispering wind seems to hold a secret she’s desperate to uncover. But with a famous actor by her side and her heart tangled in grief, can she find the courage to heal?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade novel explores themes of grief, faith, and self-discovery as Finley travels to Ireland to find healing after her brother’s death. The story thoughtfully addresses loss and emotional struggles appropriate for ages 9-12 and includes some mild tension related to personal challenges and family secrets. Parents should know it sensitively portrays a young girl's journey toward acceptance and hope.
Why we rated There you'll find me 12ME
There you'll find me is written at a Level 7 reading level across 310 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, There you'll find me works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate There you'll find me as 12ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.
Thematically, There you'll find me explores grief, family, faith, coming of age, and friendship — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about grief, family, faith.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781595545404
- Pages
- 310
- Publisher
- Thomas Nelson
- Published
- 2011
- Type
- Fiction