Choosing up sides
by John H. Ritter
Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2)
Ages 13+
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Thirteen-year-old Luke struggles with being left-handed in a time when his strict preacher father insists it's wrong and must be changed. As he navigates family expectations and his own identity, Luke faces the challenge of embracing who he truly is. This heartfelt story explores the journey toward self-acceptance and the bond between father and son.
Representation & Themes
Self-acceptanceFamilyComing of Age
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — Mild Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Identity & Self-Discovery Divorce & Family Change
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 0399231854
- Pages
- 166
- Publisher
- Philomel
- Published
- 1998
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 35,136
Genres
Juvenile Fiction
Subjects
Self-acceptance -- FictionLeft- and right-handedness -- FictionFathers and sons -- Fiction