Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level
3.7
Points
3.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
24448
Points per Word
0.000123
Page Count
128
Points per Page
0.023438
Description
"California Dreams" follows two widows, Jane and Grace, whose husbands were both killed in action. After losing her husband, Jane abandoned her dreams of becoming a famous chef, living by the ocean, and having a family, but receives a second chance at happiness. Grace discovers she is pregnant with her daughter Daniella, a precocious four-year-old who plays a central role in the story. The novel explores themes of healing, new beginnings, and whether the characters will pursue their dreams or play it safe.