Making Waves #10

Katherine Applegate

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Making Waves #10

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Chill

by Katherine Applegate

Reading Level 6 11LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What if your best friend's big success made you feel invisible? Imagine trying to shine, but someone new shows up, and suddenly, jealousy fills the air. Can love survive when hearts are pulled in different directions?

Themes

Love & RomanceFriendshipSocial Issues - AdolescenceSocial Situations - Teen Lifestyle

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction explores themes of friendship, jealousy, and young love as a girl navigates her feelings when her best friend's success changes their relationship dynamics. Suitable for ages 9-12, it offers a thoughtful look at social challenges and emotional growth without explicit content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Light
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

256 pages
ISBN
9781931497213
Pages
256
Publisher
Girl Press
Published
December 2002
Type
Fiction

Subjects

Love & RomanceSocial IssuesAdolescenceSocial SituationsTeen Lifestyle