Sex Education

Jenny Davis

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Sex Education

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Novel

by Jenny Davis

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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

What happens when a simple class project turns into a life-changing experience? Livvie and David find themselves caring for a pregnant neighbor, discovering what love, courage, and responsibility really mean. But can they handle the challenges ahead?

Quick Assessment

This young adult fiction explores themes of love, responsibility, and emotional growth through the story of two teens caring for a pregnant neighbor as part of a sex education project. It is appropriate for ages 13 to 18 and offers an open and sensitive portrayal of teen relationships and pregnancy. Parents should note the mature themes of pregnancy and emotional challenges, handled thoughtfully within the narrative.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Clear
Social
Light
Thematic
Light

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

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

150 pages
ISBN
9780606086028
Pages
150
Publisher
Turtleback
Published
November 1995
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Young AdultCaringSex Instruction for YouthSex Role