Neon angel
Cherie Currie
Neon angel
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
The Cherie Currie Story
by Cherie Currie
The text is written at a 4th 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
The roar of electric guitars fills the air, and the smell of leather and sweat clings to the stage. A young girl named Cherie steps into the spotlight, her voice ready to shake the world as the lead singer of an all-girl rock band. But behind the music and lights, her story is one of courage, challenges, and finding her own strength.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade novel tells the inspiring story of Cherie Currie, lead singer of the pioneering all-girl rock band the Runaways, capturing her rise to fame, acting career, and struggles with addiction. Suitable for ages 9-12, it offers an honest look at the challenges of growing up in the spotlight, with themes of resilience and self-discovery. Parents should note it addresses topics like substance use in a sensitive, age-appropriate way.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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
5/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0843123486
- Pages
- 176
- Publisher
- PSS Adult
- Published
- 1989
- Type
- Nonfiction