The Dating Game

Natalie Standiford

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The Dating Game

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

a novel

by Natalie Standiford

Dating Game

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

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

Three high school sophomores launch a blog to explore who is more interested in dating—girls or boys—and try their hand at matchmaking. As they dive into their project, their own romantic adventures turn unexpectedly tangled and hilarious. Navigating school life and relationships becomes a wild ride full of surprises.

Themes

FriendshipComing of AgeHigh School LifeSocial MediaRomance

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include romantic content, bullying. 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 Bullying
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

4/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

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
3
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

216 pages
44,008 words
4h 53m read-aloud
ISBN
9780316110402
Pages
216
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published
2005
Type
Fiction
Word Count
44,008
Read-Aloud
~4h 53m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Teacher-student RelationshipsDatingHigh SchoolsSchoolsBlogsWeblogsCalifornia

Places

California