The boy of my dreams

Dyan Sheldon

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The boy of my dreams

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Dyan Sheldon

Reading Level 4 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 13+ Matched

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

Mike and her best friend Hope are excited to meet the boys they’ve dreamed about and experience the thrill of first love. When Mike believes she has found the perfect match, she soon faces doubts about whether he’s truly the one meant for her. Their journey explores the ups and downs of friendship and discovering what love really means.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include romantic content. 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

Romantic Content
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

208 pages
51,400 words
5h 43m read-aloud
ISBN
9780763600044
Pages
208
Publisher
Candlewick Press (MA)
Published
1997
Type
Fiction
Word Count
51,400
Read-Aloud
~5h 43m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

LoveFriendshipRomance-language FictionRomance FictionAdolescence