Stacie & Cole
Rm Johnson
Stacie & Cole
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Rm Johnson
The text is written at a 6th 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
Stacie’s heart races as Cole pulls her into a quiet corner at school, his eyes full of secrets and a daring plan. But just as he leans in, her phone buzzes with a message that could change everything. Will their love survive the secrets and schemes swirling around them?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This young adult novel explores the complexities of teenage relationships, including themes of love, trust, and peer pressure. It addresses sensitive topics such as intimacy and family dynamics, making it suitable for mature readers aged 13 and up. Parents should be aware of its candid discussions about adolescent emotions and social challenges.
Why we rated Stacie & Cole 11IE
Stacie & Cole is written at a Level 6 reading level across 208 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Stacie & Cole works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Stacie & Cole as 11IE ("Intense — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, social complexity — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.
Thematically, Stacie & Cole explores adolescence, dating & sex, social issues, friendship, and family — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adolescence, dating & sex, social issues.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11IE — Intense — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781423105985
- Pages
- 208
- Publisher
- Jump At The Sun
- Published
- December 18, 2007
- Type
- Fiction