The beautiful between
Alyssa B. Sheinmel
The beautiful between
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Alyssa B. Sheinmel
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 — ModerateReal 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
5/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- 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