Cover of Cinnamon girl

Cinnamon girl

by Juan Felipe Herrera

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 4th 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

Yolanda, a young girl from Puerto Rico, faces the challenge of understanding her feelings as she hopes for her uncle’s recovery after he is hurt in the tragic events of September 11, 2001. Through her journey, she learns about courage, family bonds, and the impact of a world forever changed. This heartfelt story captures the resilience of a child amid a historic moment.

Representation & Themes

MulticulturalFamilyComing of AgeHistorical

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

Loss & Grief Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
0060579846
Pages
164
Publisher
Joanna Cotler books
Published
2005
Type
Fiction
Word Count
16,692

Subjects

September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001 -- Juvenile fictionSeptember 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001 -- FictionUncles -- FictionPuerto Ricans -- FictionNew York (N.Y.) -- FictionSeptember 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001September 11 Terrorist Attacks (2001) fast (OCoLC)fst01112794UnclesJuvenile fictionFictionPuerto RicansChildren's fictionNew york (n.y.), fictionPuerto ricans, fictionGirls, fictionFamily, fiction

Places

New York (N.Y.)