More Than This
Laura Peyton Roberts
More Than This
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Laura Peyton Roberts
The text is written at a 6th 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
These four sisters hold secrets that could change everything. From crushes to family drama, their diaries reveal what no one else sees — and why being a sister is more complicated than it looks. Discover why their stories matter more than you think.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This novel explores the inner lives of four sisters through their diary entries, touching on themes of adolescence, family dynamics, and social challenges. Suitable for teens ages 13 and up, it offers insight into common teenage experiences, including navigating relationships and personal identity, with some religious undertones. Parents should note the realistic portrayal of teenage emotions and social issues.
Why we rated More Than This 11LE
More Than This is written at a Level 6 reading level across 212 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, More Than This works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate More Than This as 11LE ("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, More Than This explores family, friendship, coming of age, teen lifestyle, and religious themes — 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 family, friendship, coming of age.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780553492965
- Pages
- 212
- Publisher
- Bantam Books for Young Readers
- Published
- 1999
- Type
- Fiction