My Own Lightning
by Lauren Wolk
Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3)
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 has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Months after difficult times in Wolf Hollow, Annabelle faces the challenge of finding her brother’s lost dog, leading her to unexpected places and encounters. As summer unfolds, she must confront old conflicts and discover new truths about justice, friendship, and herself. This emotionally rich story invites readers to follow Annabelle’s journey of growth during a turbulent era.
Representation & Themes
Coming of AgeFamilyFriendshipHistorical
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
Bullying Loss & Grief Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 9780525555599
- Pages
- 321
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Published
- 2022
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 61,106
Genres
Juvenile Fiction