Cover of Big & little questions (according to Wren Jo Byrd)

Big & little questions (according to Wren Jo Byrd)

by Julie Bowe

Reading Level 3-4 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 3rd 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

Wren Jo Byrd is a nine-year-old facing a tricky new school year after her parents' separation, trying to keep her family changes a secret from everyone, even her closest friend. As she navigates new friendships and the challenges of adjusting to life with Mom and Dad in different homes, Wren discovers that others around her are also wrestling with tough questions about honesty, loyalty, and what it means to belong. Through unexpected friendships and heartfelt moments, she learns that growing up means facing both big and small challenges with courage.

Representation & Themes

FamilyFriendshipComing of AgeQuestions and Answers

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

Divorce & Family Change Loneliness Friendship
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
9780803736931
Pages
228
Publisher
Penguin
Published
2017
Type
Fiction
Word Count
35,703

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

DivorceFamily problemsQuestions and answersFriendshipFictionChildren's fictionDivorce, fictionFriendship, fiction