Cover of One true way

One true way

by Shannon Hitchcock

Reading Level 4 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

Set in the 1970s, this heartfelt story follows a young girl navigating the challenges of growing up while discovering her identity and facing the difficulties of being different in her community. Through her journey, readers gain insight into the experiences of LGBTQ+ youth and the importance of acceptance and understanding. It's a powerful exploration of family, friendship, and self-discovery.

Representation & Themes

LGBTQ+ RepresentationComing of AgeFamilySocial Justice

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

Identity & Self-Discovery Family Change Social Discrimination
Data confidence: high

Details

ISBN
9781338181722
Pages
213
Publisher
Scholastic, Incorporated
Published
2018
Type
Fiction
Word Count
31,477
Lexile
560L

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Social life and customsFamiliesJuvenile fictionBereavementLesbiansMothers and daughtersFriendshipIdentity (Psychology)Children's fictionIdentity, fictionMothers and daughters, fictionFriendship, fictionFamily, fictionGrief, fictionNorth carolina, fictionFamily life, fictionWomen, fiction

Places

North Carolina