AGAINST THE RULES (Seniors, No 20)

Eileen Goudge

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AGAINST THE RULES (Seniors, No 20)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Eileen Goudge

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Here's a secret: Alex never thought she'd see Wes Thoren again, especially not as her new teacher! Now she has to keep her feelings hidden while following the school's strict rules—but that's only the beginning.

Themes

Love & RomanceComing of AgeFamily

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel explores the complex emotions of young love and the challenges of school rules through Alex's story as she navigates her feelings for a former boyfriend who is now her teacher. Appropriate for ages 9-12, the book handles themes of romance and personal growth with sensitivity and age-appropriate content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

152 pages
ISBN
9780440900962
Pages
152
Publisher
Laurel Leaf
Published
August 1, 1986
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Love & Romance