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Family game night and other catastrophes

by Mary E. Lambert

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

Annabelle navigates life in a cluttered home where her mother's hoarding creates unexpected challenges. When an accident involving a mountain of newspapers lands her sister in trouble, the family must come together, revealing that facing problems openly is the first step toward healing. Through this journey, Annabelle learns the power of connection and honesty within her family.

Representation & Themes

FamilySecretsComing of AgeFamily Problems

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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

Family Change Emotional: Family Problems Emotional: Secrets
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
9780545931984
Pages
245
Published
2017
Type
Fiction
Word Count
53,142

Genres

Compulsive hoarding

Subjects

Family secretsFamiliesSecretsJuvenile fictionFamily problemsCompulsive hoardingFictionObsessive-compulsive disorderHoardersSistersMothers and daughters