A Young Man's Journey With AIDS

Luellen Reese

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A Young Man's Journey With AIDS

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Story of Nick Trevor

by Luellen Reese

Reading Level 4-5 9IE Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

What would you do if someone you loved faced a life-changing illness? Imagine reading the secret thoughts of a young man battling AIDS, shared through the pages of a journal. Can his story help us understand courage in the face of fear?

Themes

FamilyComing of AgeHealth & IllnessNonfiction

Quick Assessment

This book shares the heartfelt journey of a young man living with AIDS as told by his mother through a journal she kept. Intended for teens aged 13 to 18, it offers an honest look at illness, resilience, and family support. Parents should note it deals with serious health topics and emotional challenges appropriate for mature readers.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9IE — Intense — Emotional
Emotional
Intense
Physical
Moderate
Social
Light
Thematic
Light

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Illness & Injury
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

160 pages
ISBN
9780531158920
Pages
160
Publisher
Franklin Watts
Published
March 1998
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

United StatesYoung Adult FictionPatientsHealth & Daily LivingAidsAIDSin AdolescenceDiseasesAids, Patients, Biography