What reading level is Artichoke's Heart?

Artichoke's Heart by Suzanne Supplee is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Artichoke's Heart appropriate for?

Artichoke's Heart is recommended for Ages 13+. HootRating: 11ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Artichoke's Heart?

Artichoke's Heart is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Artichoke's Heart have any content warnings?

Artichoke's Heart has a HootRating of 11ME (Moderate — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Artichoke's Heart?

Artichoke's Heart by Suzanne Supplee is 224 pages.

Artichoke's Heart

Suzanne Supplee

Artichoke's Heart

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Suzanne Supplee

Reading Level 6 11ME 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

Here's a secret: Rosemary Goode's life is full of whispers and secrets shared in her mom's beauty shop, where everyone seems to talk about her weight. She's decided to take control and write down every step of her journey to change—but that's only the beginning.

Themes

Love & RomanceSelf-Esteem & Self-RelianceFamily Coming of Age Friendship

Quick Assessment

Artichoke's Heart follows Rosemary Goode, a teenage girl navigating self-esteem and personal growth while living in a close-knit Southern community. Through her journal entries, readers explore themes of body image, relationships, and self-reliance appropriate for ages 13-18. The story addresses social pressures realistically but gently, making it a thoughtful read for young adults.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11ME — Moderate — Emotional

Emotional

Moderate ←

Physical

Clear

Social

Light

Thematic

Light

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.

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Details

Book Length

224 pages

ISBN: 9780525479024
Pages: 224
Publisher: Penguin
Published: June 12, 2008
Type: Fiction

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Health & Daily LivingLove & RomanceSocial IssuesSelf-Esteem & Self-RelianceYoung Adult FictionWeight ControlRomanceInterpersonal RelationsHigh SchoolsSchoolsMothers and DaughtersOverweight PersonsSelf-esteemTennessee

Places

Tennessee