More of me
Kathryn Evans
More of me
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Kathryn Evans
The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Teva isn’t like other kids—she clones herself every year without meaning to! Imagine having to face not just your own challenges, but the ones your clones bring, too. When secrets from her past start to unravel, Teva’s fight to keep her life becomes more urgent than ever.
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade science fiction novel explores complex themes of identity, family, and self-acceptance through the story of Teva, a teenager who involuntarily clones herself annually. Suitable for ages 9-12, it thoughtfully addresses coming-of-age challenges alongside a unique genetic condition, without graphic content. Parents should note the story involves emotional conflict and some tension related to personal and familial struggles.
Why we rated More of me 12ME
More of me is written at a Level 7 reading level across 312 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, More of me works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate More of me as 12ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, thematic difficulty — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.
Thematically, More of me explores coming of age, science & nature, family, and fantasy world-building — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about coming of age, science & nature, family.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
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
- 9781419723728
- Pages
- 312
- Publisher
- Abrams
- Published
- 2017
- Type
- Fiction