The boy book

E. Lockhart

Cover of The boy book

The boy book

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Study of Habits and Behaviors, Plus Techniques for Taming Them

by E. Lockhart

Ruby Oliver

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 13+ Balanced Read
A Junior Library Guild selection

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

A high school junior embarks on a funny and insightful journey to understand boys better, all while navigating the thrills of having her driver's license. Along the way, she reflects on her unique friendship with a health-conscious vegetarian, discovering more about herself and the people around her. This witty exploration of teenage life captures the ups and downs of growing up and figuring out relationships.

Themes

FriendshipComing of AgeInterpersonal RelationsHumorHigh School Life

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include friendship, dating. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Friendship Dating
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

6/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

193 pages
43,698 words
4h 51m read-aloud
ISBN
0385732082
Pages
193
Publisher
Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Published
2006
Type
Fiction
Word Count
43,698
Read-Aloud
~4h 51m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Interpersonal RelationsDatingHigh SchoolsFriendshipSchools