My Crush on Aston

Angela Darling

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My Crush on Aston

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Angela Darling

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Rachel’s heart races as she watches Aston step onto the stage, the bright lights flashing all around. Suddenly, he starts singing a song that feels like it’s written just for her. But will Aston’s secret crush be revealed before the final note?

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel explores young feelings of affection and the bittersweet experience of change as a classmate becomes a famous pop star. Appropriate for ages 9-12, it touches on themes of friendship, first crushes, and self-discovery without any mature content. The story is lighthearted and relatable, making it a sweet read for children navigating early emotions.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

109 pages
ISBN
9781471119873
Pages
109
Publisher
Simon and Schuster
Published
2014
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

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