Lying
Catherine Rondina
Lying
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Deal with it Straight Up
by Catherine Rondina
Illustrated by Dan Workman
The text is written at a 2nd 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
Have you ever wondered why people tell lies? Imagine a world where every little fib can change how friends and family feel. What happens when the truth becomes a puzzle no one wants to solve?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Lying by Catherine Rondina explores the psychological and social aspects of dishonesty in everyday situations, aimed at young teens. This fiction book provides insightful scenarios that help readers understand the impact of lying on relationships and personal growth. Suitable for ages 13-18, it encourages reflection on values and virtues without graphic content.
Why we rated Lying 7LE
Lying is written at a Level 2 reading level across 32 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Lying works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Lying as 7LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Lying explores social science - psychology, social issues - values & virtues, juvenile nonfiction, friendship, and coming of age — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about social science - psychology, social issues - values & virtues, juvenile nonfiction.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781550289060
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- James Lorimer & Company
- Published
- September 2006
- Type
- Nonfiction