Absolute brightness

James Lecesne

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Absolute brightness

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by James Lecesne

Reading Level 6-7 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Balanced Read Rich Discussion

The text is written at a 6th 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

Leonard Pelkey shines with a unique light that touches everyone around him, even as he faces darkness and cruelty. When he suddenly vanishes, the true power of his spirit begins to reveal itself, sparking a journey of discovery and hope. This tale explores the strength it takes to be yourself in a world that sometimes rejects difference.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6-7 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include bullying, loss & grief, identity & self-discovery. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Content Flags

Bullying Loss & Grief Identity & Self-Discovery
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

7/10

Rich themes that spark meaningful family conversation. Great for book clubs and read-alouds.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

484 pages
88,474 words
9h 50m read-aloud
ISBN
9780061256271
Pages
484
Publisher
Harper Collins
Published
2008
Type
Fiction
Word Count
88,474
Read-Aloud
~9h 50m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

CousinsHomosexualityGood and EvilComing of AgeNew JerseyMissing PersonsBildungsromans

Places

New Jersey