Little & Lion
Brandy Colbert
Little & Lion
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Brandy Colbert
The text is written at a 5th 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
Returning home to Los Angeles, Suzette reconnects with her family, friends, and a new crush, all while supporting her stepbrother Lionel, who is navigating bipolar disorder. As emotions deepen and relationships become complicated, Suzette must face difficult choices to protect those she loves and understand herself better. This heartfelt story explores the challenges of mental health, identity, and the power of forgiveness.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include mental health, emotional: loss & grief, emotional: identity & self-discovery. 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
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780316349000
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
- Published
- 2017
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 75,565
- Lexile
- 820L
- Read-Aloud
- ~8h 24m