Paper Heart

Cat Patrick

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Paper Heart

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Cat Patrick

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

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 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Content Flags

Emotional: Loss & Grief Emotional: Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

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
4
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

304 pages
54,906 words
6h 6m read-aloud
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