Walk my way

Paige Dixon

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Walk my way

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Paige Dixon

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

Coming of AgeFamilyAdventureJuvenile FictionGirls & Women

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 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Fear & Anxiety Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

139 pages
ISBN
0689307381
Pages
139
Publisher
Atheneum Books
Published
1980
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Girls & WomenGirls