An Abundance of Katherines

John Green

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An Abundance of Katherines

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by John Green

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched
A Junior Library Guild selection

The text is written at a 5th 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

Colin Singleton has been dumped by nineteen girls, all named Katherine, and he's determined to crack the code of relationships using math. On a road trip with his quirky best friend, he faces wild adventures, unexpected challenges, and the chance to discover who he really is. This witty and heartfelt journey blends humor, friendship, and self-discovery in a unique and memorable way.

Themes

FriendshipComing of AgeFamilyHumorAdventureSelf-DiscoveryInterpersonal RelationsMathematics

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include emotional: emotional loss & grief, emotional: fear & anxiety, emotional: mental health. 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

Emotional: Emotional Loss & Grief Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Emotional: Mental Health Physical/Safety: Physical Danger Social: Substance Use Social: Domestic Violence Social: Torture
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
3
Theme Richness
10
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

227 pages
61,412 words
6h 49m read-aloud
ISBN
0525476881
Pages
227
Publisher
Penguin
Published
2006
Type
Fiction
Word Count
61,412
Read-Aloud
~6h 49m
Text Density
Dense

Genres

Subjects

Interpersonal RelationsSelf-perceptionMathematics