The girl who invented romance

Caroline B. Cooney

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The girl who invented romance

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Caroline B. Cooney

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 11+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for older middle graders (ages 11+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

At sixteen, Kelly designs a board game to map out the secrets of romance, hoping to understand love through rules and strategies. But as she plays, she realizes that true love is unpredictable and can't be controlled by any game. Join Kelly as she explores the messy, wonderful world of feelings and relationships.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include romantic content. Written for readers ages 11+.

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

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Details

Book Length

182 pages
39,722 words
4h 25m read-aloud
ISBN
038590259X
Pages
182
Publisher
Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Published
2004
Type
Fiction
Word Count
39,722
Read-Aloud
~4h 25m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Love