Tru & Nelle
by G. Neri
Tru & Nelle
Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2)
Ages 9-12
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
After a difficult custody decision, Truman Capote decides to escape to Monroeville, Alabama for the holidays, seeking comfort with his closest friend, Nelle Harper Lee. Together, they face challenges that help Truman find the strength to embrace who he truly is during the Christmas season. Their bond shines as a powerful example of friendship and self-discovery.
Representation & Themes
FriendshipFamilyComing of AgeChristmas stories
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — Mild Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Divorce & Family Change Loneliness Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard
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Details
- ISBN
- 9781328685988
- Pages
- 328
- Publisher
- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
- Published
- 2018
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 57,311
Genres
Juvenile Fiction
Subjects
TrialsJuvenile fictionFriendshipChristmas stories