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365 Days

K. E. Payne

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365 Days

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by KE Payne

by K. E. Payne

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Have you ever felt invisible to someone you really care about? Imagine being seventeen, trying to figure out who you are, and having the girl you like not even notice you. What will happen when your feelings stay a secret?

Themes

Young Adult FictionBisexualityComing of AgeDiary FictionIdentity & Self-Discovery

Quick Assessment

This young adult novel explores the emotional journey of a seventeen-year-old girl coming to terms with her bisexual identity while navigating the challenges of high school and unrequited love. Suitable for teens aged 13-18, it offers thoughtful insights into adolescent self-discovery and the complexities of teenage relationships without graphic content.

Why we rated 365 Days 11ME

365 Days is written at a Level 6 reading level across 234 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, 365 Days works for readers up to grade 8.0.

We rate 365 Days as 11ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. The strongest signals come from emotional weight — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.

Thematically, 365 Days explores young adult fiction, bisexuality, coming of age, diary fiction, and identity & self-discovery — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
  • Kids drawn to stories about young adult fiction, bisexuality, coming of age.

Maybe not for

  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Clear
Social
Light
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

234 pages
ISBN
9781602825406
Pages
234
Publisher
Bold Strokes Books
Published
2011
Type
Fiction

Genres

Bisexual high school students

Subjects

Young Adult FictionTeenage GirlsBisexual High School StudentsDiary FictionBisexualityHigh School StudentsLesbian TeenagersDatingSchoolsFirst LovesHigh SchoolsGirlsStudents