Hannah (Girls Like You)
Kate Petty
Hannah (Girls Like You)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Kate Petty
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
What if a summer could change everything you thought about friendship and crushes? Hannah is the shy, clever girl who’s sure boys aren’t worth the trouble—until she starts to wonder if she’s been wrong all along. Can one summer really turn her world upside down?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade novel follows Hannah, a thoughtful and reserved girl, as she navigates the ups and downs of friendship and her first tentative experiences with romance during one memorable summer. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story gently explores themes of self-discovery and young love without explicit content, making it a relatable and age-appropriate read for children in grades 4-6.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781858816579
- Pages
- 160
- Publisher
- Orion Publishing Company
- Published
- April 1, 1999
- Type
- Fiction