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Because of Anya

Margaret Peterson Haddix (2002)

SubgenreMiddle Grade Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age8
Goodreads3.9
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Content levels

ViolenceNone
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

AbleismChronic IllnessBody Image Issues

Positive tags

FriendshipSelf-DiscoveryComing of AgeHeartwarmingHealing Arc

Heroine archetypes

Coming-of-Age HeroineDisabled / Chronic Illness Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age ProtagonistDuo / Partners

Tropes

Coming of AgeFish out of WaterFound Family

Themes

IdentityAcceptanceStanding up for What's RightBody ImageEmpathyFriendshipResilience

Synopsis

While ten-year-old Anya faces the difficulties of losing her hair to alopecia, her classmate Keely learns how to stand up for what she knows is right.

Tags

Realistic FictionContemporarySocial Issues