What reading level is Robert Mapplethorpe?

Robert Mapplethorpe by Frances Terpak, Michelle Brunnick is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Robert Mapplethorpe appropriate for?

Robert Mapplethorpe is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety.

What genre is Robert Mapplethorpe?

Robert Mapplethorpe is fiction — Photography.

Does Robert Mapplethorpe have any content warnings?

Robert Mapplethorpe has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Robert Mapplethorpe?

Robert Mapplethorpe by Frances Terpak, Michelle Brunnick is 250 pages.

Robert Mapplethorpe

Frances Terpak, Michelle Brunnick

Robert Mapplethorpe

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

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by Frances Terpak, Michelle Brunnick

Reading Level 6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

Robert Mapplethorpe clicks the shutter just as the flash bursts, freezing a moment that challenges what everyone expects from art. His camera captures more than faces—it reveals secrets and sparks debates that ripple far beyond the studio walls. But when his work stirs controversy, what will happen next?

Themes

Individual PhotographerPop CultureArtHistoryBiography

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade biography explores the life and work of Robert Mapplethorpe, a groundbreaking photographer known for pushing artistic boundaries and sparking cultural conversations in the 1970s and ’80s. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book presents his career and legacy with sensitivity, highlighting his artistic achievements and the social impact of his work. Parents should note that themes around censorship and the political responses to his art are addressed thoughtfully without explicit content.