Contemporary American Short Stories

Mark Budman, Tom Hazuka

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Contemporary American Short Stories

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Contemporary American Short-short Stories

by Mark Budman, Tom Hazuka

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th 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

What if you could travel to faraway lands, face thrilling adventures, and meet unforgettable characters all in just a few minutes? Imagine diving into tiny stories packed with love, mystery, and magic, each one no longer than a page. Every story is a new world – but can you handle all fifty-three?

Themes

Short StoriesComing of AgeFantasyMulticulturalLoveAdventure

Quick Assessment

This anthology features fifty-three very short contemporary American stories, each under 500 words, making it accessible for teen readers with a grade 4.5 reading level. The collection covers a variety of themes including love, death, fantasy, and cultural experiences, offering young adults a diverse literary experience. While the stories are brief, they explore complex emotions and ideas suitable for ages 13 to 18.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Emotional: Loss & Grief Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery Physical/Safety: Mild Peril Social: Multicultural
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
10
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

148 pages
ISBN
9780808586678
Pages
148
Publisher
Bt Bound
Published
October 1999
Type
Fiction

Genres

Fiction

Subjects

Short Stories