Little black lies

Tish Cohen

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Little black lies

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Tish Cohen

Reading Level 5 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

Sixteen-year-old Sara begins her junior year at a prestigious Boston school, eager to fit in with the popular students. To protect her carefully crafted image, she keeps her father's job as the school janitor and his struggle with obsessive-compulsive disorder a secret. As Sara navigates friendships and social pressures, she must decide what truly matters to her.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include family change, mental health. 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

Family Change Mental Health
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

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77,207 words
8h 35m read-aloud
ISBN
9781606840337
Publisher
Egmont USA
Published
2009
Type
Fiction
Word Count
77,207
Read-Aloud
~8h 35m

Genres

Subjects

PopularitySocial ClassesHigh SchoolsSchoolsFamily ProblemsObsessive-compulsive DisorderJanitorsDysfunctional FamiliesFamily Life