Wrap-Up List
Steven Arntson
Wrap-Up List
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Steven Arntson
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Gabriela reads the letter, heart pounding—her own death is predicted. With time slipping away, she races to finish her mysterious wrap-up list. But what if some things on the list are more dangerous than she imagined?
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade novel follows 16-year-old Gabriela as she confronts a foretold death and strives to complete her wrap-up list. It blends humor, mystery, and emotional depth to explore themes of mortality and cultural identity, suitable for readers ages 9-12. Parents should note the presence of death as a central theme, handled thoughtfully within a fictional context.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
5/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780544232648
- Pages
- 240
- Publisher
- Clarion Books
- Published
- 2014
- Type
- Fiction