Authors & artists for young adults Vol. 87

Mary Ruby

Authors & artists for young adults Vol. 87

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Mary Ruby

Reading Level 6 11C 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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

This book proves that behind every famous story or artwork is a real person with a wild, creative journey worth discovering. Dive into the lives of the coolest authors and artists from all around the world and see how their unique stories shape the books and films you love. Knowing their secrets makes their work even more magical!

Themes

AuthorsBiographyBibliographyArtistsYoung adult literature

Quick Assessment

Authors & Artists for Young Adults Vol. 87 offers insightful biographies and bibliographies of notable creative figures, including writers, artists, and filmmakers, tailored for teens aged 13 to 18. It provides a broad international perspective with engaging behind-the-scenes details and visuals, supporting young readers’ interest in literature and arts. The content is appropriate for middle school and high school students, making it a valuable resource for educational and personal enrichment.

Why we rated Authors & artists for young adults Vol. 87 11C

Authors & artists for young adults Vol. 87 is written at a Level 6 reading level across 256 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Authors & artists for young adults Vol. 87 works for readers up to grade 8.0.

We rate Authors & artists for young adults Vol. 87 as 11C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.

Thematically, Authors & artists for young adults Vol. 87 explores authors, biography, bibliography, artists, and young adult literature — 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 authors, biography, bibliography.
✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.

Maybe not for

! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11C — Clear

Emotional

Clear

Physical

Clear

Social

Clear

Thematic

Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level

Emotional Weight

Theme Richness

World Scope

Data Confidence

Thomas McMahon

Level 6

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Details

Book Length

256 pages

ISBN: 9780787694807
Pages: 256
Publisher: Authors & Artists for Young Ad
Published: 2012
Type: Nonfiction

Genres

Biography & Autobiography

Subjects

AuthorsBibliographyArtistsYoung Adult LiteratureBio-bibliography