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Susan Beth Pfeffer

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Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Susan Beth Pfeffer

Reading Level 4-5 9IE 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

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to suddenly live with a parent you barely know? Amy's world turns upside down when she learns her father took her away without permission years ago. Now, she must find her place in a new family and figure out who she really is.

Themes

FamilyComing of AgeMissing PersonsFamily Conflict

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel explores complex family dynamics through Amy's experience of adjusting to life with her mother after discovering her father had abducted her. It sensitively addresses themes of family problems, parental kidnapping, and missing persons, suitable for readers aged 9-12. Parents should be aware that the story deals with emotional challenges related to family separation and identity.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9IE — Intense — Emotional
Emotional
Intense
Physical
Clear
Social
Light
Thematic
Moderate

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

199 pages
ISBN
0385320337
Pages
199
Publisher
Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Published
1994
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Family ProblemsParental KidnappingMissing PersonsChildren of Divorced ParentsCustody of Children