Be strong and curvaceous

Shelley Adina

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Be strong and curvaceous

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

An All About Us Novel

by Shelley Adina

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

What if your dream school year suddenly turned upside down by a new roommate who seems to steal not just your space, but your biggest crush too? Carly thought she was ready for anything at Spencer Academy—until Lady Lindsay showed up and brought secrets and scary emails with her. Can two very different girls trust each other to face the mystery and danger ahead?

Themes

FriendshipTrustChristian LifeSocial ClassesMysteryComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel explores themes of friendship, trust, and faith within a high school setting. It addresses mature topics such as stalking and social class through the experiences of Carly and her new roommate, Lady Lindsay. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book includes some suspenseful moments and discussions around Christian life, making it appropriate for readers ready to engage with complex social dynamics.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Stalking Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

256 pages
ISBN
9780446177993
Pages
256
Publisher
FaithWords
Published
2009
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

StalkingSocial ClassesChristian LifeDatingHigh SchoolsSchoolsMexican AmericansSan FranciscoSocial Classes in FictionChristian Life in FictionSchools in FictionMexican Americans in FictionStalking in FictionHigh Schools in Fiction

Places

San Francisco (Calif.)