TREADING WATER (Endless Summer, No 1)
Linda Davidson
TREADING WATER (Endless Summer, No 1)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Linda Davidson
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
The salty breeze brushes your face as the waves crash rhythmically against the shore. Imagine standing on the edge of endless summer, where every splash holds a secret and every ripple tells a story. Feel the tide pulling you deeper, but can you keep treading water when life’s currents pull you under?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Treading Water is a young adult fiction novel suitable for readers aged 13 to 18, centered around themes of personal growth and emotional challenges. It uses vivid sensory descriptions to engage readers and explores complex feelings in an accessible way. Parents should note its focus on emotional resilience and identity, making it a thoughtful choice for teens navigating similar experiences.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780804102414
- Pages
- 192
- Publisher
- Ivy Books
- Published
- April 12, 1988
- Type
- Fiction