Possum summer
by Jen K. Blom
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
P, an eleven-year-old girl nicknamed Princess but wishing for a different name, dreams of having a pet on her Oklahoma farm. While her father is away serving in Iraq, she forms a special bond with an orphaned opossum named Ike, learning about love, trust, and the challenge of letting go. This tender tale explores family ties and the emotional journey of growing up amidst difficult circumstances.
Representation & Themes
FamilyComing of AgeFriendshipAnimalsEmotional Growth
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
Emotional: Loss & Grief Emotional: Divorce & Family Change Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Physical/Safety: Mild Peril
Data confidence: high
Details
- ISBN
- 9780823423316
- Publisher
- Holiday House
- Published
- 2011
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 44,120
- Lexile
- 700L
Genres
Dogs