Wishing on a Star

Deborah Gregory

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Wishing on a Star

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Deborah Gregory

Reading Level 3 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Galleria isn’t just any new girl—she’s about to shine bright as a star in New York City! With her best friend Chanel and a few new friends, they’re forming a singing group that’s ready to rock the stage. But can they pull it all together for their Halloween debut and start their journey to diva-hood?

Quick Assessment

This lively fiction book follows Galleria, a biracial teenager navigating her first year at a Manhattan high school while forming a singing group with friends. Aimed at early readers (ages 5-8), it explores themes of friendship, creativity, and cultural identity without intense conflict or mature content. It’s a positive story about teamwork and self-expression, suitable for young readers interested in music and fashion.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

74 pages
ISBN
9781453277669
Pages
74
Publisher
Open Road Media
Published
2014
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

SingersAfrican AmericansFriendship