Sex Education
Jenny Davis
Sex Education
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Novel
by Jenny Davis
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?
Themes
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 — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780606086028
- Pages
- 150
- Publisher
- Turtleback
- Published
- November 1995
- Type
- Fiction