The best little girl in the world

Steven Levenkron

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The best little girl in the world

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Steven Levenkron

Reading Level 5-6 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 13+ Heads Up

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

A gripping tale that reveals the struggle of a young girl facing anorexia nervosa, highlighting the pain felt by her family and the crucial role of a dedicated therapist striving to save her. This emotional journey explores the challenges of illness and the fight for recovery.

Themes

FamilyMental HealthComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include illness & injury, emotional: loss & grief, emotional: fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 4 — Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Illness & Injury Emotional: Loss & Grief Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Emotional: Mental Health
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

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
8
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

253 pages
60,067 words
6h 40m read-aloud
ISBN
0446358657
Pages
253
Publisher
Warner Books
Published
1979
Type
Fiction
Word Count
60,067
Read-Aloud
~6h 40m
Text Density
Standard

Subjects

Emotional Problems of TeenagersEating DisordersAnorexia NervosaDance