Walk my way
Paige Dixon
Walk my way
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Paige Dixon
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
What if running away was the only way to find yourself? Imagine setting off alone into the wild, trekking fifty miles through forests and hills to reach a distant aunt’s home. But can Kitty’s journey through nature help her face the challenges waiting back at home?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Walk My Way follows 14-year-old Kitty as she hikes 50 miles from her New Hampshire home to her Aunt Lee’s village in Maine. Along the way, Kitty learns important lessons about maturity and self-understanding, helping her confront personal challenges. Suitable for middle-grade readers ages 9-12, the book deals gently with themes of family and personal growth.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0689307381
- Pages
- 139
- Publisher
- Atheneum Books
- Published
- 1980
- Type
- Fiction