Cover of Okay for now

Okay for now

by Gary D. Schmidt

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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

Doug fights to rise above the tough label others have placed on him, discovering hope and friendship with Lil Spicer as they bond over stunning Audubon artwork. Their shared journey sparks courage and self-discovery amidst the challenges of family and school life. Together, they learn that there's more to them than anyone ever imagined.

Representation & Themes

Coming of AgeFamilyFriendshipTheaterDysfunctional Families

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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 Divorce & Family Change Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
9780547152608
Pages
360
Published
2011
Type
Fiction
Word Count
77,017

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Coming of ageJunior high schoolsTheaterDysfunctional familiesFamiliesJuvenile fictionFriendship