Who Am I Without Him?

Sharon G. Flake

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Who Am I Without Him?

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Sharon G. Flake

Reading Level 4 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 11+ Heads Up
Coretta Scott King Award

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for older middle graders (ages 11+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

A collection of vivid stories captures the ups and downs of young teens exploring love, friendship, and self-identity. Characters face challenges like tough social choices, personal struggles with appearance, and the journey toward understanding themselves and others. These heartfelt tales blend humor and honesty to show the many ways adolescents seek to find their place in the world.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include emotional: identity & self-discovery, emotional: loneliness, emotional: fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 11+.

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

Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery Emotional: Loneliness Emotional: Fear & Anxiety
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
3
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

168 pages
32,722 words
3h 38m read-aloud
ISBN
0786806931
Pages
168
Publisher
Jump At The Sun
Published
May 1, 2004
Type
Fiction
Word Count
32,722
Read-Aloud
~3h 38m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Short StoriesSocial SituationsLove & RomanceShort Story CollectionsTeenagersSocial IssuesPeople & PlacesUnited StatesAfrican-AmericanDating & SexTeenage GirlsGirls & WomenChildren's Stories, American