The beautiful between

Alyssa B. Sheinmel

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The beautiful between

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Alyssa B. Sheinmel

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

Connelly buries herself in studies and future dreams to cope with the mystery surrounding her father's untimely death. When she forms an unlikely friendship with a privileged boy carrying his own painful past, both discover that opening up can lead to healing. Together, they navigate secrets, loss, and the challenges of growing up.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include loss & grief, emotional. 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

Loss & Grief Emotional
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
3
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

184 pages
47,928 words
5h 20m read-aloud
ISBN
9780375861826
Pages
184
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
Published
2010
Type
Fiction
Word Count
47,928
Read-Aloud
~5h 20m
Text Density
Dense

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