50 pages 1 hour read

Marion Dane Bauer

On My Honor

Fiction | Novella | Middle Grade | Published in 1986

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Reviews & Readership

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On My Honor by Marion Dane Bauer receives praise for its gripping narrative and emotional depth, effectively engaging younger readers. However, some critics note the story's somber themes may be too intense for its target audience. The book's realistic portrayal of friendship and moral dilemmas is commendable, despite mixed opinions on its age-appropriateness.

Who should read this

Who Should Read On My Honor?

A reader who would enjoy On My Honor by Marion Dane Bauer is a middle-grade reader aged 9-12 who appreciates emotionally rich narratives about friendship and responsibility. Fans of Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson or Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo will find this book compelling.

Recommended

Reading Age

8-12years

Lexile Level

750L

Book Details

Genre
Realistic Fiction
Children's Literature
Education
Topics
Relationships
Education
Grief / Death
Themes
Emotions/Behavior: Guilt
Values/Ideas: Truth & Lies
Life/Time: Mortality & Death