Three Little Words
A Memoir
by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
Reading Level 5-6 Intense (Lvl 4)
Ages 13+
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.
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About This Book
Ashley shares her powerful journey through the foster care system, facing the heartache of separation from her mother and the challenges of constantly moving between homes and schools. Despite enduring neglect and cruelty, her story shines a light on resilience and hope amid hardship. This compelling narrative reveals the struggles many young people face in search of safety and belonging.
Representation & Themes
FamilySocial JusticeComing of AgeBiography & Autobiography
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 4 — Intense Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.
Content Flags
Emotional: Loss & Grief Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Physical/Safety: Physical Danger Social: Poverty & Hardship
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 9781416948063
- Pages
- 320
- Publisher
- Atheneum
- Published
- January 8, 2008
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 78,059
Subjects
Social Problems (General) (Young Adult)Juvenile NonfictionChildren's Books - Young Adult FictionChildren: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)Biography & Autobiography - Social ActivistsBiography & Autobiography - WomenSocial Issues - Homelessness & PovertyJuvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography / Social ActivistsFamily - Orphans & Foster HomesAdopted childrenBiographyFoster childrenFoster home careUnited StatesUnited states, biographyChildren, united statesChildren, juvenile literatureUnited states, biography, juvenile literature