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Book of David

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Book of David

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

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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

David is the star of his high school football team, but he’s hiding a secret that could change everything. What happens when the pressure of being a hero on the field meets a truth he can’t keep hidden? This diary reveals what it’s really like when your biggest secret becomes your greatest challenge.

Quick Assessment

This fictional diary explores the life of a middle school football star grappling with a deeply personal secret. Written in a raw, first-person style, it addresses themes of pressure, identity, and the consequences of keeping secrets. Suitable for ages 9-12, it offers an honest look at adolescent struggles without graphic content.

Why we rated Book of David 11ME

Book of David is written at a Level 6 reading level across 288 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Book of David works for readers up to grade 8.0.

We rate Book of David as 11ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

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

Thematically, Book of David explores friendship, coming of age, family, sports, and identity & self-discovery — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
  • Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
  • Kids drawn to stories about friendship, coming of age, family.

Maybe not for

  • ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

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

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

Data confidence: standard

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

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

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
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

288 pages
ISBN
9781442489875
Pages
288
Publisher
Simon and Schuster
Published
2014
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

StudentsDiaries