Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Upper Grades (UG 9-12)
Book Level
8.7
Points
16.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
84922
Points per Word
0.000188
Page Count
384
Points per Page
0.041667
Description
This book portrays Stephen's Dublin childhood and youth and, in doing so, provides an oblique self-portrait of the young James Joyce.
Quick Summary
Joyce gives readers an inside look at the turbulent mind of a teenage boy questioning everything from religion to family expectations to his own artistic destiny. The book bursts with vivid imagery, sharp humor, and the kind of honest feelings about growing up that make readers feel less alone in their own confusion. If your kid connects with the honest teen voice in Catcher in the Rye, they'll find a similarly raw and powerful literary experience in this Irish masterpiece. Perfect for high school students in grades 9-12 who are ready for a challenging but incredibly rewarding read about finding themselves.