Cover of Julep O'Toole

Julep O'Toole

What I Really Want to Do is Direct

by Trudi Strain Trueit

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) 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 is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Julep eagerly joins her school's play and soon discovers she's not just acting but also leading the entire production. As she navigates the challenges of directing, she learns about teamwork, creativity, and finding her own voice. This adventure shows how stepping up can turn a new experience into an exciting journey.

Representation & Themes

New ExperienceFriendshipAdventureComing of AgeSchool Life

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
9780525477815
Pages
166
Publisher
Dutton Juvenile
Published
March 15, 2007
Type
Fiction
Word Count
36,082

Genres

College and school drama

Subjects

Social Issues - New ExperienceJuvenile FictionChildren's Books/Ages 9-12 FictionChildren: Grades 4-6Action & Adventure - GeneralHumorous StoriesPerforming Arts - TheaterJuvenile Fiction / Performing Arts / TheaterCollege and school dramaFictionProduction and directionSchoolsTheaterChildren: Grades 3-4Theatrical producers and directorsJuvenile fictionMiddle-born childrenLeadershipFIctionFriendshipDiariesMothers and daughtersMiddle school studentsIndividualityMiddle schoolsFriendship in childrenSixth grade (Education)Brothers and sistersChildren's fictionFriendship, fictionSchools, fictionDiaries, fictionConfession, juvenile literatureConduct of lifeMothers and daughters, fiction