Boy trouble

Diana G. Gallagher

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Boy trouble

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Diana G. Gallagher

Claudia Cristina Cortez

Reading Level 2-3 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Claudia finds herself in a tricky situation when Brad, her longtime crush, needs help with his homework just as a charming new boy invites her out on a date. Balancing friendship and exciting new feelings, she must decide what matters most to her. School life gets a little complicated when feelings and friendships collide!

Themes

FriendshipComing of AgeSchool LifeRomanceMulticultural

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 2-3 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8
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Details

Book Length

46 pages
7,963 words
53m read-aloud
ISBN
9781434215765
Pages
46
Publisher
Capstone
Published
2010
Type
Fiction
Word Count
7,963
Read-Aloud
~53 min
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

DatingMiddle SchoolsSchoolsHispanic Americans