Olderr's Young Adult Fiction Index, 1990
Steven Olderr
Olderr's Young Adult Fiction Index, 1990
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Steven Olderr
The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Pages flip as you dive into a world where every author’s name sparks a new adventure. You’re scanning titles and stars, searching for the next great story—but suddenly, a mystery book appears with no details. What secrets could this hidden title hold?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This comprehensive index offers detailed listings and ratings of young adult fiction from the 1990s, including author information and subject indexing. It serves as a valuable reference for readers aged 13 to 18 seeking new books or studying literary trends. The content is purely informational with no narrative or mature themes, making it appropriate for its intended audience.
Why we rated Olderr's Young Adult Fiction Index, 1990 12C
Olderr's Young Adult Fiction Index, 1990 is written at a Level 7 reading level across 310 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Olderr's Young Adult Fiction Index, 1990 works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate Olderr's Young Adult Fiction Index, 1990 as 12C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Olderr's Young Adult Fiction Index, 1990 explores literary studies, reference works, bibliographies & indexes, and juvenile literature — 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 literary studies, reference works, bibliographies & indexes.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781558620919
- Pages
- 310
- Publisher
- Saint James Press
- Published
- August 1991
- Type
- Fiction