Paper Heart
Cat Patrick
Paper Heart
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Cat Patrick
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
Tess tries to be the steady one in her family, but inside she feels overwhelmed by worries and sadness after losing her best friend. As she navigates her feelings, she learns what it really means to be strong and find hope again. This heartfelt story explores the ups and downs of growing up and healing.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include emotional: loss & grief, emotional: fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 9-12.
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
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781984815347
- Pages
- 304
- Publisher
- G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
- Published
- May 11, 2021
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 54,906
- Read-Aloud
- ~6h 6m
- Text Density
- Standard