Kiss of broken glass

Madeleine Kuderick

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Kiss of broken glass

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Madeleine Kuderick

Reading Level 6 11IE Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Kenna's world flips after just one moment—a single kiss of broken glass changes everything. She's taken to a place where secrets run deep and healing feels far away. But sometimes, the toughest battles hide behind the quietest faces.

Themes

TeenagersSelf-mutilationMental HealthFriendshipComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel in verse explores the emotional struggles of a fifteen-year-old girl dealing with self-harm and her time in a psychiatric facility. It candidly addresses mental health challenges and recovery, making it suitable for readers aged 9-12 with parental guidance recommended. The story offers a realistic and sensitive portrayal of addiction and the importance of support systems.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11IE — Intense — Emotional
Emotional
Intense
Physical
Light
Social
Light
Thematic
Moderate

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Self-harm
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

208 pages
ISBN
9780062306562
Pages
208
Publisher
HarperTeen
Published
2014
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

TeenagersSelf-mutilationCuttingMental HealthPsychiatric HospitalsSelf-mutilation in AdolescenceMentally Ill