The (short) story of my life
by Jennifer B. Jones
Reading Level 4 Gentle (Lvl 1)
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 is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Michael feels out of place as the shortest boy in sixth grade, struggling with middle school challenges and his little sister's playful teasing. His world brightens when Macy, a kind eighth-grader, takes an unexpected interest in him, giving Michael new confidence and hope. Navigating friendship, school, and self-esteem, Michael discovers what it means to stand tall in his own way.
Representation & Themes
Self-PerceptionSchool LifeFriendshipComing of AgeFamily
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Content Intensity
Level 1 — Gentle Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 0802789056
- Pages
- 134
- Published
- 2004
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 21,827
Genres
Juvenile Fiction
Subjects
Size -- Fiction.Self-perception -- Fiction.Schools -- Fiction.Interpersonal relations -- Fiction.