Cold as ice

L. Divine

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Cold as ice

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by L. Divine

Drama High

Reading Level 5-6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

When Jayd Jackson struggles with her AP pre-test, she decides to buckle down and join a new study group. As she grows closer to new classmates, her shifting friendships stir up unexpected tensions with her longtime friends. Navigating school pressures and loyalty, Jayd learns what it really means to grow and change.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include bullying, friendship. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Bullying Friendship
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

4/10

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
5
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
3
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

208 pages
61,114 words
6h 47m read-aloud
ISBN
9780758231130
Pages
208
Publisher
Kensington Books
Published
2010
Type
Fiction
Word Count
61,114
Read-Aloud
~6h 47m
Text Density
Dense

Genres

Subjects

African American High School StudentsSouth Bay HighJayd Jackson