Cover of Otherwise known as Possum

Otherwise known as Possum

by Maria D. Laso

Reading Level 5-6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

After losing her mother, Possum starts attending school determined to show she already knows it all from her mom’s homeschooling. But her plan gets tricky when her teacher develops feelings for her dad, making Possum’s school life more complicated than she expected.

Representation & Themes

FamilyGriefSchoolsFathers and DaughtersJuvenile Fiction

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Loss & Grief Divorce & Family Change Romantic Content
Data confidence: high

Details

ISBN
9780545927956
Pages
228
Published
2017
Type
Fiction
Word Count
49,044
Lexile
890L

Genres

JUVENILE FICTION

Subjects

Fathers and daughtersGriefSchoolsJuvenile fictionHistoryFiction