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Kissed by an Angel (Kissed by an Angel 1)

Chandler

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Kissed by an Angel (Kissed by an Angel 1)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Kissed by an Angel

by Chandler

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 13+ Matched

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

The sharp scent of rain-soaked asphalt fills the air as a sudden crash shatters the quiet night. Then, everything changes—because he’s back, but not quite the same. Watching over the girl he loves from a place between worlds, his new mission is filled with hope and heartache.

Themes

RomanceSupernaturalComing of AgeDeathLove

Quick Assessment

This young adult novel follows a boy who dies in a car accident and returns as an angel to protect his girlfriend. It explores themes of love, loss, and the supernatural, suitable for teens aged 13 to 18. Parents should note the presence of death and emotional intensity related to grief and protection.

Why we rated Kissed by an Angel (Kissed by an Angel 1) 11ME

Kissed by an Angel (Kissed by an Angel 1) is written at a Level 6 reading level across 240 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Kissed by an Angel (Kissed by an Angel 1) works for readers up to grade 8.0.

We rate Kissed by an Angel (Kissed by an Angel 1) as 11ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Death, Fear & Anxiety, Loss & Grief.

Thematically, Kissed by an Angel (Kissed by an Angel 1) explores romance, supernatural, coming of age, death, and love — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
  • Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
  • Kids drawn to stories about romance, supernatural, coming of age.

Maybe not for

  • ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
  • ! Children currently coping with grief — the themes may hit close to home.
  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Moderate
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

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

Content Flags

Death Fear & Anxiety Loss & Grief
Data confidence: standard

Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

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
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

240 pages
ISBN
9780671891459
Pages
240
Publisher
Simon Pulse
Published
July 1, 1995
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

DeathYoung AdultAngels