Boy vs. girl

Na'ima Bint Robert

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Boy vs. girl

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Na'ima Bint Robert

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 11+ Matched

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for older middle graders (ages 11+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Twins Farhana and Faraz face big decisions during Ramadan that test their beliefs and values. Farhana wonders if she can embrace her faith by wearing the hijab and letting go of her crush, while Faraz struggles to escape the pull of a street gang to follow his passion for art. Their journey reveals the challenges of growing up, family loyalty, and standing up for what’s right.

Themes

Muslim LifeFamilyComing of AgeSocial JusticeFaithSibling Relationships

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include drug use, emotional: identity & self-discovery, emotional: fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 11+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Content Flags

Drug Use Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Social: Religious Themes
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
10
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

260 pages
44,477 words
4h 57m read-aloud
ISBN
9781847801500
Pages
260
Publisher
Lincoln Children's Books
Published
2011
Type
Fiction
Word Count
44,477
Read-Aloud
~4h 57m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Social Life and CustomsMuslimsBrothers and SistersHigh SchoolsSchools