The First-Date Dilemma

Jane B. Mason

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The First-Date Dilemma

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jane B. Mason

Junior High Drama

Reading Level 2-3 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Lucia isn't sure about the big school party everyone is buzzing about, especially all the fuss over outfits and dates. But when she spends time with Adesh, the boy who shares her favorite park bench, she begins to see that maybe having a date isn't so bad after all. It's a sweet story about finding friendship and confidence in unexpected places.

Themes

FriendshipComing of AgeFamilySchool LifeSocial Events

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 2-3 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

7/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

64 pages
2,581 words
17m read-aloud
ISBN
9781496547095
Pages
64
Publisher
Capstone
Published
Aug 01, 2018
Type
Fiction
Word Count
2,581
Read-Aloud
~17 min
Text Density
Picture-Heavy

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