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Another day
David Levithan
Another day
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by David Levithan
Every Day
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
Rhiannon struggles to understand why Justin can't recall their unforgettable day together, only to discover a surprising truth about the boy she thought she knew. As she unravels the mystery, she faces complicated feelings and unexpected revelations about love and identity.
About & Banning Context
In 'Another Day' by David Levithan, the narrative unfolds from Rhiannon's viewpoint, following her experiences with A, a being who inhabits a different body each day. Rhiannon grapples with her feelings for A, who she encounters while in the body of her boyfriend, Justin. As she navigates her emotions, Rhiannon reflects on the complexities of love and connection, questioning whether it is possible to maintain a relationship with someone who is constantly changing. This exploration delves into themes of identity, love, and the challenges of understanding someone whose existence is so fluid.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 3-4 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include romantic content, profanity, sexual references. Written for readers ages 13+.
Why we rated Another day 8MS
Another day is written at a Level 3-4 reading level with a Lexile measure of 560L across 330 pages (approximately 82,117 words). Strong independent readers around grade 4.8 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Another day works for readers up to grade 5.8.
Read aloud, Another day runs about 9.1 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.
We rate Another day as 8MS ("Moderate — Social") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from social complexity — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Romantic Content, Profanity, Sexual References, Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery.
Thematically, Another day explores love, coming of age, teenage relationships, and identity & self-discovery — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about love, coming of age, teenage relationships.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8MS — Moderate — SocialReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
4/10A 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
- 9780385756204
- Pages
- 330
- Publisher
- Knopf Books for Young Readers
- Published
- 2015
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 82,117
- Lexile
- 560L
- Read-Aloud
- ~9h 7m
- Text Density
- Standard