TREADING WATER (Endless Summer, No 1)

Linda Davidson

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TREADING WATER (Endless Summer, No 1)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Linda Davidson

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 13+ Matched

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

Coming of AgeFamilyEmotional GrowthSelf-Discovery

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 — 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
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

192 pages
ISBN
9780804102414
Pages
192
Publisher
Ivy Books
Published
April 12, 1988
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Non-ClassifiableNonfictionYoung Adult