The girl in the picture
Alexandra Monir
The girl in the picture
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Alexandra Monir
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Secrets unravel at Oyster Bay Prep when a popular student is found dead, and a single photograph points to Nicole, the quiet girl with a mysterious scar. As suspicion grows, Nicole and Lana, his girlfriend, reveal their tangled pasts through shifting perspectives and memories. This gripping mystery explores friendship, hidden truths, and the complexities of teenage life.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include murder, secrets, emotional: fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 13+.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780385743907
- Pages
- 263
- Publisher
- Delacorte Press
- Published
- 2016
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 56,447
- Read-Aloud
- ~6h 16m
- Text Density
- Standard