Let Me Hear a Rhyme
Tiffany D. Jackson
Let Me Hear a Rhyme
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Tiffany D. Jackson
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
In 1998 Brooklyn, three friends refuse to let the memory of their lost companion fade away. They secretly launch his music career, creating a mysterious rap persona that captures the city's attention. As their secret grows harder to keep, they must face difficult truths and decide what they're willing to sacrifice for friendship and legacy.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 4 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include emotional: loss & grief, emotional: fear & anxiety, social: poverty & hardship. Written for readers ages 13+.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
5/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780062840325
- Pages
- 384
- Publisher
- Katherine Tegen Books
- Published
- May 21, 2019
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 77,414
- Read-Aloud
- ~8h 36m
- Text Density
- Standard