What reading level is Broken Hearts?

Broken Hearts by Kiki Thorpe is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Broken Hearts appropriate for?

Broken Hearts is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery.

What genre is Broken Hearts?

Broken Hearts is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Broken Hearts have any content warnings?

Broken Hearts has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Broken Hearts?

Broken Hearts by Kiki Thorpe is 138 pages.

Broken Hearts

Kiki Thorpe

Broken Hearts

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Junior Novel

by Kiki Thorpe

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Gordo stands frozen, avoiding Lizzie’s gaze as Brooke laughs nearby. Lizzie’s heart pounds—why is her best friend acting so strange? Just when she thinks it can’t get worse, a surprise kiss from the neighborhood paperboy changes everything.

Themes

Friendship Coming of Age Romance Family

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel explores friendship, first crushes, and the challenges of growing up. Lizzie navigates changing relationships and feelings, including her best friend dating someone new and experiencing her first kiss. The story is appropriate for ages 9-12 and includes themes of young romance and emotional growth.