Alice Alone

Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

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Alice Alone

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

Reading Level 6 11LE 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

The sharp rustle of pages fills the air as Alice flips through her school newspaper, her heart pounding with every new story. The hallways buzz with whispers and footsteps, but something feels different—like a shadow creeping into her world. As she watches Patrick from afar, a quiet fear settles in: is she really losing him?

Quick Assessment

This young adult novel explores the challenges of starting high school, navigating friendships, and first love. Alice experiences growing self-confidence struggles as her relationship with her boyfriend faces new challenges. Appropriate for ages 13-18, it thoughtfully addresses themes of adolescence and emotional growth with no intense content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

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

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Details

Book Length

224 pages
ISBN
9780743469036
Pages
224
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Limited
Published
2004
Type
Fiction

Genres

Alice (Fictitious character : Naylor)

Subjects

High SchoolsSingle-parent FamiliesInterpersonal RelationsSchoolsFriendshipSelf-esteemMotherless FamiliesTeenage GirlsAlice