Dead beautiful

Yvonne Woon

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Dead beautiful

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Yvonne Woon

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

The sharp scent of pine fills the air as Renée steps into the quiet halls of Gottfried Academy, where the walls seem to hold secrets as old as the forest itself. Strange classes and mysterious happenings pull her deeper into a world she never imagined, where every shadow hides a question and every heartbeat feels urgent. Amid whispers of the past and a new, thrilling friendship, Renée senses her life is about to change forever.

Themes

Boarding SchoolsSupernaturalRomanceComing of AgeFriendship

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows Renée Winters, a teenager who faces the shocking loss of her parents and is sent to a mysterious boarding school in Maine. The story blends elements of supernatural mystery and romance while exploring themes of grief, identity, and trust. Appropriate for ages 9-12, the book includes mild suspense and supernatural elements but contains no graphic content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Loss & Grief Mild Peril Supernatural Elements
Data confidence: high

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

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
8
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

464 pages
ISBN
9781423119562
Pages
464
Publisher
Hyperion
Published
2010
Type
Fiction
Lexile
730L

Genres

Subjects

Boarding SchoolsSchoolsImmortalitySupernaturalMaineParanormal FictionPrivate Schools

Places

Maine