Self-Made Boys

Anna-Marie McLemore

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Self-Made Boys

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Great Gatsby Remix

by Anna-Marie McLemore

Remixed Classics

Reading Level 5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Nick, a Latinx transgender teen, stays true to himself amidst the glittering chaos of New York life. When he meets Jay, whose world is filled with lavish parties and big dreams, their unlikely friendship sparks hope and challenges expectations. Together, they navigate identity, ambition, and the complexities of growing up.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include racial discrimination, romantic content. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Racial Discrimination Romantic Content
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

4/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

6/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
5

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Details

Book Length

320 pages
66,715 words
7h 25m read-aloud
ISBN
9781250774934
Pages
320
Publisher
Feiwel & Friends
Published
Sep 06, 2022
Type
Fiction
Word Count
66,715
Read-Aloud
~7h 25m
Text Density
Standard