Wave Good-bye (Luna Bay (Turtleback))

Francess Lin Lantz

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Wave Good-bye (Luna Bay (Turtleback))

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Francess Lin Lantz

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 would you do if your whole world was about to change? Rae loves catching waves and feeling the ocean spray, but now her parents' separation might mean leaving it all behind. Can she find a way to hold on to what matters most?

Themes

FamilyComing of AgeSports & Recreation - Water SportsEmotional Growth

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel explores the emotional challenges of parental separation through the eyes of Rae, a young girl torn between her love of surfing in California and a potential move to Chicago with her father. Suitable for children ages 9-12, the story gently addresses themes of family change and self-discovery without intense conflict.

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 Emotional: Fear & Anxiety
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
4
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

ISBN
9780613883627
Publisher
Tandem Library
Published
June 2003
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Social IssuesAdolescenceSports & RecreationWater SportsCampsParent and ChildSurfing