Alis

Naomi Rich

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Alis

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Naomi Rich

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 13+ Matched 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

What if your whole life was planned out by rules you never agreed to? Imagine running away from an arranged marriage to escape a future you don’t want, only to face surprising challenges that change everything. Can Alis find the courage to decide her own destiny before it’s too late?

Quick Assessment

Alis is a young adult novel about a girl raised in a strict religious community who escapes an arranged marriage, leading her on a journey of self-discovery and difficult choices. The story explores themes of autonomy, faith, and resilience, suitable for teens aged 13 and up. Parents should note the book deals with complex emotional and social issues, including the pressures of community expectations and personal freedom.

For Parents

Content Intensity

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

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

Content Flags

Fear & Anxiety Identity & Self-Discovery Divorce & Family Change
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

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
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

288 pages
ISBN
9781842706930
Pages
288
Publisher
Andersen Press
Published
September 25, 2007
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Adventure StoriesYoung Adult FictionLiteratureArranged MarriageRunawaysReligionAssertivenessHistorical FictionMarriageReligionsAdolescence