Cover of Highland hopes

Highland hopes

by Gary E. Parker

Blue Ridge Legacy

Reading Level 5-6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 13+

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

Find on Amazon

As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

About This Book

Abby Porter longs to break free from her mountain town and the difficult bond she shares with her father. As she navigates life in the Blue Ridge Mountains, she discovers strength and hope beyond her small world. Along the way, the wisdom of her grandmother and the rugged mountain life shape her journey toward independence.

Representation & Themes

MulticulturalComing of AgeFamilyMountain LifeGrandmothers

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Divorce & Family Change Loneliness
Data confidence: standard

More in the Blue Ridge Legacy Series

Details

ISBN
0764224522
Pages
400
Published
2001
Type
Fiction
Word Count
149,102

Genres

Fiction

Subjects

Women -- North Carolina -- Fiction.Mountain life -- Fiction.Grandmothers -- Fiction.Older women -- Fiction.Blue Ridge Mountains -- Fiction.North Carolina -- Fiction.