Whistle me home

Barbara Wersba

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Whistle me home

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Barbara Wersba

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 5th 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

Seventeen-year-old Noli discovers a deep connection with TJ, a new boy in town whose kindness and charm captivate her heart. As their bond grows stronger, hidden truths from their pasts challenge the trust they’ve built and test the strength of their love. Navigating friendship, identity, and family struggles, they must decide if their relationship can survive the secrets between them.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include identity & self-discovery, romantic content, alcoholism. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Identity & Self-Discovery Romantic Content Alcoholism
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

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
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

108 pages
23,789 words
2h 39m read-aloud
ISBN
9780805048506
Pages
108
Publisher
Macmillan
Published
1997
Type
Fiction
Word Count
23,789
Read-Aloud
~2h 39m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

HomosexualityAlcoholismLoveReading Level-Grade 9Reading Level-Grade 11Reading Level-Grade 10Reading Level-Grade 12Adolescence