When JFK was my father

Amy Gordon

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When JFK was my father

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Amy Gordon

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th 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

At thirteen, Georgia feels lost and alone, imagining that President JFK is her dad to escape her feelings of abandonment. As she grows older, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, learning to value herself and face the world with confidence. Her story reveals the power of finding strength within and embracing who you truly are.

Themes

Parent and ChildFamilyComing of AgeSelf-PerceptionSchools

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include divorce & family change, identity & self-discovery. Written for readers ages 13+.

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 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

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
5
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

202 pages
50,434 words
5h 36m read-aloud
ISBN
0395913640
Pages
202
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published
1999
Type
Fiction
Word Count
50,434
Read-Aloud
~5h 36m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Parent and ChildFamilySelf-perceptionSchoolsBoarding SchoolsGirls

Places

United StatesConnecticut