Perfect
Ellen Hopkins
Perfect
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Ellen Hopkins
The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
What does it really mean to be perfect? Imagine four teenagers from Northern Nevada, each chasing their own idea of perfection, until a sudden tragedy changes everything. How will their dreams and friendships survive when nothing goes as planned?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Perfect follows four teenagers from Northern Nevada as they navigate their personal goals and struggles with family, friendship, and self-esteem. Written in multiple voices, the book addresses themes of perfectionism and tragedy with honest emotional depth. It is suitable for middle-grade readers but includes a scene involving vomiting, which might require parental discretion.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781484416457
- Pages
- 656
- Publisher
- McElderry Books, Margaret K.
- Published
- 2014
- Type
- Fiction