Teen angel

Gloria Velásquez

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Teen angel

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Gloria Velásquez

Roosevelt High School

Reading Level 5-6 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

Fifteen-year-old Celia Chavez navigates the challenges of teenage pregnancy with the support of her close-knit family, loyal friends, and a compassionate psychiatrist who understands loss firsthand. This heartfelt journey explores resilience, hope, and the power of community during difficult times.

Themes

PregnancyFamilyFriendshipMental HealthMulticultural

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include pregnancy, emotional: loss & grief, emotional: identity & self-discovery. 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

Pregnancy Emotional: Loss & Grief Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

4/10

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
5
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

154 pages
35,768 words
3h 58m read-aloud
ISBN
155885391X
Pages
154
Publisher
Roosevelt High School (Paperba
Published
2003
Type
Fiction
Word Count
35,768
Read-Aloud
~3h 58m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

PregnancyMexican Americans