Mama's going to buy you a mockingbird.
by Jean Little
Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3)
Ages 13+
The text is written at a 4th 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
Jeremy's world shifts as he befriends Tess and faces the reality of his father's approaching death. Through their friendship, he uncovers the lasting treasures his father leaves behind, helping him find hope and healing.
Representation & Themes
FriendshipFamilyComing 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 Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 0140317376
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Published
- 1984
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 51,741
Subjects
FictionDeath in fictionDeathCancerFamily problems in fictionCancer in fictionFamily problemsFamiliesFriendshipJuvenile fictionCanadian authorAccelerated ReaderCanadian settingChildren's fictionDeath, fiction