Past Perfect LIfe

Elizabeth Eulberg

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Past Perfect LIfe

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Elizabeth Eulberg

Reading Level 7 12LE Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What if everything you thought you knew about your family suddenly turned out to be untrue? Ally is juggling college applications, friends, and a new crush when a shocking secret shakes her world. How will she find out who she really is?

Themes

FamilyComing of AgeSchool & EducationRomance

Quick Assessment

This young adult novel follows 17-year-old Ally as she navigates typical teenage concerns like college applications and relationships, only to discover a life-altering family secret. Suitable for teens aged 13-18, the story explores themes of identity and family with emotional depth but without graphic content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

330 pages
ISBN
9781547600922
Pages
330
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Published
2019
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

FamilyParentsSchool & EducationYoung Adult FictionComing of AgeSocial ThemesEmotions & FeelingsIdentityFathers and DaughtersSingle-parent FamiliesSchools