To the Ends of the Earth

Alberta Fields

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To the Ends of the Earth

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Alberta Fields

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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

Meradee has loved Jem ever since he saved her life, and now she's ready to show him she’s more than just the little girl next door. But when her perfect world starts to crumble with family troubles and friendship challenges, can her heart handle the surprises ahead? Sometimes, growing up means facing the unexpected.

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction explores themes of young love, family dynamics, and friendship challenges as Meradee navigates her feelings for Jem alongside serious family illness and shifting friendships. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story addresses emotional growth and social issues in an accessible way without graphic content. Parents should note the inclusion of family illness and complex interpersonal relationships.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Clear
Social
Light
Thematic
Light

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

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

132 pages
ISBN
9781591293330
Pages
132
Publisher
Publish America
Published
July 29, 2002
Type
Fiction

Subjects

Fiction Dealing With Social IssuesRomance: ModernLove & RomanceSocial IssuesAdolescenceRomance