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All these things I've done
Gabrielle Zevin
All these things I've done
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Novel
by Gabrielle Zevin
The text is written at a 3rd 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
Anya races through the crowded streets of a rainy New York City, clutching a secret that could change everything. Chocolate is forbidden, but her family’s making it anyway—until her ex-boyfriend suddenly falls mysteriously ill. The police are closing in, and Anya knows this is just the beginning of a dangerous game.
Quick Assessment
Set in a dystopian 2083 New York City where basic goods are scarce and crime runs rampant, this young adult novel follows sixteen-year-old Anya Balanchine as she navigates family loyalty, law enforcement suspicion, and a complicated romance. The story includes themes of crime, family responsibility, and moral dilemmas, suitable for teens aged 13 and older. Readers should be aware of mature themes related to crime and family dynamics.
Why we rated All these things I've done 8ME
All these things I've done is written at a Level 3-4 reading level with a Lexile measure of 630L across 368 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, All these things I've done works for readers up to grade 5.5.
We rate All these things I've done as 8ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, social complexity, thematic difficulty — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.
Thematically, All these things I've done explores young adult fiction, dystopian, law & crime, romance, and family — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about young adult fiction, dystopian, law & crime.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780374302108
- Pages
- 368
- Publisher
- Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
- Published
- 2011
- Type
- Fiction
- Lexile
- 630L