Sam & Ilsa's last hurrah

Rachel Cohn

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Sam & Ilsa's last hurrah

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Rachel Cohn

Reading Level 6 11LP 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

What would you do if you could throw the ultimate high school party, but had to share the guest list with your twin? Sam and Ilsa are ready to make their last hurrah unforgettable, but with secret invites and sibling rivalry, the night is full of surprises. Will their final party be a hit or a disaster?

Themes

TwinsBrothers and sistersPartiesFriendshipFamilyComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows twin siblings Sam and Ilsa as they plan their last big high school party before graduation. The story explores themes of family dynamics, friendship, and the challenges of growing up, with some typical teenage conflicts and humor. Suitable for ages 9 to 12, it contains mild party-related themes and sibling rivalry, without any intense or inappropriate content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11LP — Light — Physical
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
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
5
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

209 pages
ISBN
9780399553844
Pages
209
Publisher
Knopf Books for Young Readers
Published
2018
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

TwinsBrothers and SistersPartiesStudentsNew York