Darius the Great Deserves Better

Adib Khorram

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Darius the Great Deserves Better

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Adib Khorram

Darius the Great

Reading Level 3-4 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Heads Up

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.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include bullying, homophobia, mild sexual content. Written for readers ages 13+.

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

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
9
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

352 pages
70,534 words
7h 50m read-aloud
ISBN
9780593108239
Pages
352
Publisher
Dial Books
Published
Aug 25, 2020
Type
Fiction
Word Count
70,534
Lexile
590L
Read-Aloud
~7h 50m
Text Density
Standard

Subjects

LGBTQ Young AdultStonewall Book Awards