Defying the Diva

D. Anne Love

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Defying the Diva

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by D. Anne Love

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 11+ Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for older middle graders (ages 11+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Haley faces tough times when rumors and bullying make her feel alone at school. After a summer with her aunt at a resort, she discovers new friendships and finds the courage to believe in herself again. Along the way, a special connection with a lifeguard helps her heal and grow stronger.

Themes

FriendshipComing of AgeEmotions & FeelingsSocial IssuesRomance

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include bullying, emotional: fear & anxiety, emotional: identity & self-discovery. Written for readers ages 11+.

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 Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

272 pages
59,522 words
6h 37m read-aloud
ISBN
9781416934813
Pages
272
Publisher
Simon and Schuster
Published
March 25, 2008
Type
Fiction
Word Count
59,522
Read-Aloud
~6h 37m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Social IssuesBullyingEmotions & FeelingsFriendshipSocial SituationsYoung Adult FictionIdentitySelf-esteem