Lonely One

Richard Laymon

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Lonely One

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Richard Laymon

Reading Level 2 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Heads Up

The text is written at a 2nd 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

Have you ever felt like being alone is the only safe choice? Doreen faces lonely Saturday nights because whenever she starts to like someone, they mysteriously end up gone. What secret shadows follow her, and can she ever break free?

Themes

Quick Assessment

This young adult fiction explores themes of loneliness and mystery as Doreen navigates her isolated life marked by tragic events. Intended for readers aged 13-18, it contains suspenseful elements that may be intense for younger teens. Parents should be aware of the dark themes surrounding loss and potential danger.

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

Fear & Anxiety Emotional: Loss & Grief Mild Peril
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
2
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

26 pages
ISBN
9780822437697
Pages
26
Publisher
Fearon Teacher Aids
Published
June 1985
Type
Fiction

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