Darius the Great Deserves Better
by Adib Khorram
Darius the Great
Reading Level 3-4 Moderate (Lvl 3)
Ages 13+
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Darius is juggling a new relationship, an exciting internship, and soccer, all while navigating the challenges of growing up and finding where he belongs. As he faces bullying and confronts stereotypes, he learns to stand strong and embrace his true self. This heartfelt story explores the ups and downs of teenage life with honesty and courage.
Representation & Themes
LGBTQ+ RepresentationFriendshipComing of AgeSportsIdentity & Self-Discovery
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
Bullying Homophobia Mild Sexual Content Mild Profanity
Data confidence: high
Details
- ISBN
- 9780593108239
- Pages
- 352
- Publisher
- Dial Books
- Published
- Aug 25, 2020
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 70,534
- Lexile
- 590L
Subjects
Children's fictionLGBTQ young adultStonewall Book Awards