Last Dance

Caroline B. Cooney

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Last Dance

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Caroline B. Cooney

Reading Level 5-6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th 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

Five friends come together to make their final school dance unforgettable, each hoping it will be a night to remember. As they navigate hopes, friendships, and surprises, their last dance becomes a celebration of growing up and new beginnings.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include friendship, coming of age. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Friendship Coming of Age
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

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
4
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

258 pages
56,041 words
6h 14m read-aloud
ISBN
0590457853
Pages
258
Publisher
Scholastic Paperbacks
Published
June 1992
Type
Fiction
Word Count
56,041
Read-Aloud
~6h 14m
Text Density
Standard

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