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