Cover of Frozen

Frozen

by Mary Casanova

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Sixteen-year-old Sadie Rose lives in northern Minnesota during the 1920s, trapped in silence and haunted by the loss of her mother. As she navigates life with her foster family, Sadie fights to uncover the truth behind her mother's death and reclaim the memories and voice that were taken from her. Her journey reveals deep secrets that challenge her sense of self and belonging.

Representation & Themes

FamilyMemoryIdentityHistoricalComing of Age

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 Identity & Self-Discovery Selective Mutism
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
9780816680566
Pages
248
Publisher
U of Minnesota Press
Published
2012
Type
Fiction
Word Count
68,214

Genres

Biography & Autobiography

Subjects

FamiliesMemorySelective mutismHistoryIdentityFictionJuvenile fictionFamily lifeIdentity (Philosophical concept)Historical fictionIdentity (Psychology)Children's fictionIdentity, fictionFamily, fictionMinnesota, fiction

Places

Minnesota