Kiss Me Creep/Trust in Love (Sweet Dreams Series 63 & 147)

Marian Woodruff

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Kiss Me Creep/Trust in Love (Sweet Dreams Series 63 & 147)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Marian Woodruff

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

The sweet scent of pine fills the air as Vicki welcomes Karin, her new exchange student friend from Norway, into her busy life. Laughter echoes during sleepovers and school days, but suddenly, Karin and Jeff start sharing secret smiles without her. Vicki’s heart tightens—can friendship survive when trust feels broken?

Themes

FriendshipComing of AgeFamily

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction explores themes of friendship, trust, and jealousy as Vicki navigates her feelings when her new exchange student friend starts spending time with her crush. Appropriate for ages 9-12, the story gently addresses emotional challenges common in pre-teen social dynamics without intense conflict or mature content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Content Flags

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

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

160 pages
ISBN
9780553302325
Pages
160
Publisher
Bantam Books
Published
March 1989
Type
Fiction

Genres

Adolescence