Last Kiss

Jon Ripslinger

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Last Kiss

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jon Ripslinger

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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

When Billy, a boy from a farm, faces heartbreak after Lisa, a girl from a wealthy family, ends their secret relationship, his world is shattered further when Lisa is found dead. With suspicion falling on him, Billy sets out to uncover the truth behind her mysterious death and clear his name. His journey reveals secrets and challenges that test his courage and determination.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include emotional: loss & grief, emotional: fear & anxiety, physical/safety: mild peril. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Content Flags

Emotional: Loss & Grief Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Physical/Safety: Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

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
3
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

268 pages
54,134 words
6h 1m read-aloud
ISBN
9780738710723
Pages
268
Publisher
Flux
Published
October 1, 2007
Type
Fiction
Word Count
54,134
Read-Aloud
~6h 1m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Young Adult FictionLove & RomanceMysteries, Espionage, & Detective StoriesSocial IssuesEmotions & FeelingsLoveMystery and Detective Stories