What Janie found
Caroline B. Cooney
What Janie found
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Caroline B. Cooney
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Janie's life feels balanced between two families until her father's sudden stroke turns everything upside down. As she takes charge of family finances and supports her mother, Janie uncovers a secret that could shatter the fragile peace she's worked to build. Now, she faces a tough choice that could change her world forever.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include illness & injury, divorce & family change, emotional: loss & grief. Written for readers ages 13+.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
5/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
7/10Rich themes that spark meaningful family conversation. Great for book clubs and read-alouds.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780385326117
- Pages
- 181
- Publisher
- Delacorte Books for Young Readers
- Published
- 2000
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 39,860
- Read-Aloud
- ~4h 26m
- Text Density
- Standard