Wrap-Up List

Steven Arntson

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Wrap-Up List

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Steven Arntson

Reading Level 6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

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 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Content Flags

Death 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
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

240 pages
ISBN
9780544232648
Pages
240
Publisher
Clarion Books
Published
2014
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

DeathHispanic Americans