One last kiss

Laurie John

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One last kiss

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Laurie John

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th 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

Todd faces the hardest truth when his twin, Gin-Yung, begins to fade away. At the same time, Nick is caught between chasing his dream and choosing love with Jessica. Their choices will change everything, and it all matters because love means sacrifice.

Themes

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel explores themes of family bonds, illness, and difficult personal decisions through the story of twin brothers Todd and Nick. Todd grapples with his twin's terminal illness, while Nick faces a major crossroads between his career ambitions and his relationship with Jessica. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story sensitively handles themes of loss and love without graphic content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Clear
Social
Light
Thematic
Light

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

233 pages
ISBN
9780553570533
Pages
233
Publisher
Sweet Valley
Published
1997
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

TwinsUniversities and CollegesLove