Driver's Ed

Caroline B. Cooney

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Driver's Ed

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Caroline B. Cooney

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) 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

Excited about getting their driver's licenses, Remy and Morgan sneak out for a nighttime ride that quickly spirals out of control when a prank involving a stolen stop sign has tragic consequences. Bound by a heartbreaking secret, they must face the reality of their actions and the weight of unintended harm. This powerful story explores the challenges of guilt, responsibility, and growing up.

Themes

Coming of AgeFriendshipFamilyResponsibilityConsequences

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include death, emotional: loss & grief, emotional: fear & anxiety. 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

Death Emotional: Loss & Grief Emotional: Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

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
3
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

184 pages
48,990 words
5h 27m read-aloud
ISBN
0385320876
Pages
184
Publisher
Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Published
1994
Type
Fiction
Word Count
48,990
Read-Aloud
~5h 27m
Text Density
Dense

Genres

Subjects

Automobile DrivingHigh SchoolsSchoolsDeathVandalism