The Giver of Stars

Jojo Moyes

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The Giver of Stars

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Novel

by Jojo Moyes

Reading Level 6-7 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th 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

Set during the Great Depression, five courageous women embark on a daring mission to deliver books across the rugged mountains of Kentucky, defying societal expectations to bring knowledge and hope to isolated communities. Among them, Alice, a young woman trapped in a confining life, finds unexpected friendship and strength as they navigate challenges and dangers together. Their journey weaves a powerful tale of bravery, loyalty, and the transformative power of literature.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6-7 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include divorce & family change, physical danger, romantic content. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Divorce & Family Change Physical Danger 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

6/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
3
Theme Richness
10
World Scope
7
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

390 pages
126,654 words
14h 4m read-aloud
ISBN
9780399562488
Pages
390
Publisher
Penguin
Published
2019
Type
Fiction
Word Count
126,654
Read-Aloud
~14h 4m
Text Density
Dense

Genres

Subjects

KentuckyLibrariansTraveling LibrariesWomen LibrariansMan-woman RelationshipsFriendshipBritishWomenRomanceHistorical20th CenturyFamily Life

Places

EnglandKentucky