Infandous

Elana K. Arnold

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Infandous

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Elana K. Arnold

Fiction - Young Adult (Carolrhoda Lab)

Reading Level 6-7 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th 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

Sephora Golding has always felt overshadowed by her stunning mother as they struggle to get by in Venice Beach. At sixteen, she longs to rewrite her family's story and forge her own path, especially after meeting Felix, who changes everything. But beneath the surface of their lives lies a darker truth that challenges the fairy tale she once believed in.

Themes

FamilyComing of AgeFriendshipMulticulturalSingle-parent familiesFiction

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6-7 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include emotional: identity & self-discovery, emotional: fear & anxiety, emotional: loss & grief. 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: Identity & Self-Discovery Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Emotional: Loss & Grief Social: Poverty & Hardship
Data confidence: high

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

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
10
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

189 pages
48,249 words
5h 22m read-aloud
ISBN
9781467738491
Pages
189
Publisher
Carolrhoda Lab ®
Published
2015
Type
Fiction
Word Count
48,249
Lexile
980L
Read-Aloud
~5h 22m
Text Density
Dense

Genres

Subjects

SculptorsSecretsMothers and DaughtersSingle-parent FamiliesSex