Hustlin'

L. Divine

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Hustlin'

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by L. Divine

Drama High

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 5th 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

With the holiday season near, Mickey hides a big secret while Nellie stirs up drama. Laura schemes to sabotage Jayd’s role in the school play, and Rah faces heartbreak as his baby's mother tries to keep him away. Tensions rise and friendships are tested in this gripping story of high school challenges.

Themes

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include emotional: family change, emotional: conflict, social: relationship issues. 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

Emotional: Family Change Emotional: Conflict Social: Relationship Issues
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

4/10

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
5
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
3
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

210 pages
61,018 words
6h 47m read-aloud
ISBN
9780758231055
Pages
210
Publisher
Kensington Books
Published
2009
Type
Fiction
Word Count
61,018
Read-Aloud
~6h 47m
Text Density
Dense

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