My Little Phony

Lisi Harrison

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My Little Phony

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Lisi Harrison

Clique

Reading Level 5-6 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 11+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for older middle graders (ages 11+), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

In a whirlwind of friendship and rivalry, Massie's scheme to get back at Claire takes an unexpected turn. Alicia battles the temptation of new fashions, Dylan pushes her budget to the limit, Kristen faces the struggles of not having much, and Claire is busy devising her own clever comeback. Each girl learns about loyalty, challenges, and the ups and downs of middle school life.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 11+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

198 pages
42,273 words
4h 42m read-aloud
ISBN
9780316084444
Pages
198
Publisher
Poppy
Published
2010
Type
Fiction
Word Count
42,273
Read-Aloud
~4h 42m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

ShoppingMiddle SchoolsCliquesDatingFriendshipChristmasSchoolsNew York