When the street person Blake photographs for a school assignment turns out to be his friend Marissa's long lost mother, the ensuing drama opens up a world of drama for both Blake and Marissa. SECOND CHANCE READING IOWA HIGH SCHOOL AWARD 2011 - 2012 Interest Level: YA ATOS Book Level: 3.5 AR Interest Level: UG AR Points: 9 AR Quiz: 133598EN Reading Counts Level: 4.3 Reading Counts Points: 17 Lexile Measure: 570 Lexile Code: HL (High-Low).