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Made for each other

Paul D. Storrie

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Made for each other

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Book 2

by Paul D. Storrie

My Boyfriend Is a Monster

Reading Level 2-3 7IE Ages 11+ Heads Up Page-Turner

The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for older middle graders (ages 11+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

Maria meets Tom, who seems perfect, but his family's mysterious funeral home business casts a shadow over their friendship. As strange events unfold in their Alaskan town, Maria is determined to uncover hidden secrets and protect the people she cares about. Together, they face challenges that test their courage and trust.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 2-3 book with intense content intensity. Note: content intensity (Intense) exceeds what the reading level might suggest. Content themes include alcohol abuse, physical danger, illness & injury. Written for readers ages 11+.

Why we rated Made for each other 7IE

Made for each other is written at a Level 2-3 reading level across 132 pages (approximately 6,866 words). Strong independent readers around grade 3.4 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Made for each other works for readers up to grade 4.4.

Read aloud, Made for each other takes about 46 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate Made for each other as 7IE ("Intense — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Intense" range — intense conflict including peril, frightening scenes, or emotionally heavy themes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril, social complexity — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Alcohol Abuse, Physical Danger, Illness & Injury, Fear & Anxiety, Hospital Scene, Childbirth, Plane Crash.

Thematically, Made for each other explores friendship, mystery, family, coming of age, and adventure — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 11+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
  • Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
  • Kids drawn to stories about friendship, mystery, family.

Maybe not for

  • ! Sensitive readers who get overwhelmed by intense conflict or scary scenes.
  • ! Children younger than 11+ — the content intensity is above what most younger kids can process comfortably.

For Parents

Content Intensity

7IE — Intense — Emotional
Emotional
Intense
Physical
Intense
Social
Intense
Thematic
Clear

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Alcohol Abuse Physical Danger Illness & Injury Fear & Anxiety Hospital Scene Childbirth Plane Crash
Data confidence: standard

Was our "Intense" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

8/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
8
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
10
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

132 pages
6,866 words
46m read-aloud
ISBN
9780761356011
Pages
132
Publisher
Graphic Universe
Published
2011
Type
Fiction
Word Count
6,866
Read-Aloud
~46 min
Text Density
Light Text

Genres