Can't Look Away

Donna Cooner

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Can't Look Away

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Donna Cooner

Reading Level 6 11IE 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

What would you do if your whole world changed in a single moment? Torrey Grey’s life was all about sharing her style with the world, until a tragedy turns everything upside down. Now, in a new town filled with secrets and new faces, can she find the truth and trust again?

Themes

FriendshipGriefInternetSchools

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel explores the impact of grief and cyberbullying on a teenage girl whose sister dies tragically. It addresses themes of loss, trust, and adjusting to a new environment, making it suitable for ages 9-12. Parents should be aware of its sensitive topics, including internet harassment and family trauma.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11IE — Intense — Emotional
Emotional
Intense
Physical
Light
Social
Moderate
Thematic
Moderate

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

Content Flags

Cyberbullying Tragic Death
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

272 pages
ISBN
9780545427661
Pages
272
Publisher
Scholastic Paperbacks
Published
2016
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

InternetFriendshipSchoolsGriefBullyingTexas