What reading level is The girl who invented romance?

The girl who invented romance by Caroline B. Cooney is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The girl who invented romance appropriate for?

The girl who invented romance is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is The girl who invented romance?

The girl who invented romance is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does The girl who invented romance have any content warnings?

The girl who invented romance has a HootRating of 9LE (Light — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The girl who invented romance?

The girl who invented romance by Caroline B. Cooney is 167 pages.

The girl who invented romance

Caroline B. Cooney

The girl who invented romance

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Caroline B. Cooney

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What if you could create the perfect game about love? Imagine a sixteen-year-old girl who watches the ups and downs of her family’s romances and decides to invent a board game all about love. But can her game really capture the messy, exciting world of feelings—and what happens when real life starts to imitate play?

Themes

LoveFamily Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows sixteen-year-old Kelly as she invents a board game inspired by the romantic relationships she observes within her family. The story explores themes of love and family dynamics in an age-appropriate way for readers ages 9-12. Parents should note the book deals lightly with the complexities of relationships but remains suitable for middle-grade audiences.