Unstoppable Octobia May
by Sharon G. Flake
Reading Level 3-4 Moderate (Lvl 3)
Ages 9-12
The text is written at a 3rd 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
Ten-year-old Octobia May navigates life in a Southern boarding house filled with intriguing neighbors and hidden truths. As she uncovers mysteries about her community and the enigmatic Mr. Davenport, she learns about courage, identity, and the challenges of growing up in a complex world. Her journey reveals both the bonds that hold people together and the prejudices that can divide them.
Representation & Themes
African American ExperienceComing of AgeMysteryFamilyIdentity & Self-Discovery
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
Racism Secrets Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: high
Details
- ISBN
- 9780545609609
- Pages
- 276
- Published
- 2014
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 53,657
- Lexile
- 550L
Genres
African American girls
Subjects
SecretsAfrican AmericansJuvenile fictionRacismFictionBoardinghousesSecrecyAfrican American girlsFriendshipHistory