Kissing
Tamar Schreibman
Kissing
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
The Complete Guide
by Tamar Schreibman
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
What if a simple kiss could tell a story as old as time? Imagine diving into the secrets behind every smooch, from history to Hollywood's most unforgettable scenes. But what makes a kiss truly unforgettable?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book explores the cultural and historical significance of kissing, including how it is portrayed in movies and celebrated in various traditions. Suitable for teens aged 13-18, it addresses social themes around dating and adolescence in an informative and approachable way. Parents should note that the content includes discussions of romantic and social relationships appropriate for young adults.
Why we rated Kissing 9LS
Kissing is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 103 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Kissing works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Kissing as 9LS ("Light — Social") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Kissing explores social issues - dating and sex, social issues - adolescence, and holidays & celebrations - valentine's day — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about social issues - dating and sex, social issues - adolescence, holidays & celebrations - valentine's day.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LS — Light — SocialLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780613339216
- Pages
- 103
- Publisher
- Turtleback Books
- Published
- October 2001
- Type
- Fiction