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Double Date

Robert Lawrence Stine

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Double Date

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Fear Street #23

by Robert Lawrence Stine

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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

What if the most popular guy in school thought he could win over not one, but two sisters at the same time? Imagine the thrill of double dates and the fun of playing guitar for two fans. But what happens when jealousy turns from playful to dangerous?

Themes

Horror & ghost storiesJealousyFictionJuvenile FictionChillersComing of AgeRomance

Quick Assessment

This horror-themed young adult novel follows Bobby Newkirk, a charismatic teen who attracts the attention of the mysterious Wade twins. As jealousy escalates between the sisters, the story explores themes of rivalry and suspense suitable for ages 13 and up. Parents should be aware of mild horror elements and tension related to romantic jealousy.

Why we rated Double Date 9ME

Double Date is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 160 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Double Date works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate Double Date as 9ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.

Thematically, Double Date explores horror & ghost stories, jealousy, fiction, juvenile fiction, and chillers — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
  • Kids drawn to stories about horror & ghost stories, jealousy, fiction.

Maybe not for

  • ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Light
Social
Light
Thematic
Light

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

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
6
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

160 pages
ISBN
9780671785703
Pages
160
Publisher
Simon Pulse
Published
April 1, 1994
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Horror & Ghost Stories, ChillersJealousyHorrorAction & AdventureHorror & Ghost StoriesHorror StoriesTwins