Portrait of us
A. Destiny
Portrait of us
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by A. Destiny
The text is written at a 6th 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
Did you know Bailey’s quiet world is about to change forever? When Logan Morse moves in, everything feels like a secret waiting to burst out — especially that fluttery feeling in Bailey’s heart. But that’s only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade novel follows fifteen-year-old Bailey as she navigates her first experience with love when a new boy, Logan Morse, arrives in town. The story explores themes of friendship, interpersonal relationships, and early romantic feelings suitable for ages 9-12. It handles social customs and emotions with sensitivity, making it a gentle introduction to young romance.
Why we rated Portrait of us 11LE
Portrait of us is written at a Level 6 reading level across 206 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Portrait of us works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Portrait of us as 11LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Portrait of us explores friendship, coming of age, family, romance, and art — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about friendship, coming of age, family.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781481405164
- Pages
- 206
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- Published
- 2014
- Type
- Fiction