Influenced

Sarah Darer Littman, Cindy L Otis

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Influenced

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

What happens when friendship goes too far?

by Sarah Darer Littman, Cindy L Otis

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

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

Lainey's world shifts when her twin brother moves away, leaving her to rethink her friendships and her own identity. Her closest friend Bliss seems unstoppable, breaking barriers and chasing dreams, but beneath the surface, Bliss is battling hidden struggles. As Lainey uncovers unexpected truths, she must face the challenges of trust, loyalty, and self-discovery.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include identity & self-discovery, family change, loneliness. 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

Identity & Self-Discovery Family Change Loneliness Emotional
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

7/10

Rich themes that spark meaningful family conversation. Great for book clubs and read-alouds.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
10
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

350 pages
82,293 words
9h 9m read-aloud
ISBN
9781339038261
Pages
350
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Published
2025
Type
Fiction
Word Count
82,293
Read-Aloud
~9h 9m
Text Density
Standard

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