Book of David

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Book of David

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Anonymous

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.

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

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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