What they found
by Walter Dean Myers
Reading Level 5-6 Mild (Lvl 2)
Ages 13+
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Discover a collection of connected stories that delve into the many forms of love and family bonds in Harlem. Follow characters as they navigate dreams, traditions, and promises, including a father's hope to launch a beauty salon and teens choosing to wait for marriage. These heartfelt tales paint a vivid picture of life, love, and commitment in a vibrant community.
Representation & Themes
FamilyLoveAfrican American ExperienceComing of AgeCommunity
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 Romantic Content
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 9780385321389
- Pages
- 243
- Publisher
- Wendy Lamb Books
- Published
- 2007
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 54,070
Genres
Juvenile Nonfiction
Subjects
Love -- FictionFamily life -- FictionBeauty shops -- FictionAfrican Americans -- FictionHarlem (New York, N.Y.) -- FictionYoung adult fictionFamiliesFamilyShort storiesJuvenile fictionFamily lifeFictionBeauty shopsLoveAfrican AmericansLove storiesReading Level-Grade 9Reading Level-Grade 11Reading Level-Grade 10Reading Level-Grade 12
Places
Harlem (New York, N.Y.)