The Goddess Society

Kelly McKain

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The Goddess Society

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Kelly McKain

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Some friendships are so strong, they create a secret club with impossible rules about love and first kisses. Jen, Shelley, and Lia think losing their virginity will be easy — if only it didn’t come with so many surprises and awkward moments. What happens when perfect plans collide with real feelings?

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows three close friends navigating the complexities of adolescence, friendship, and the pressures surrounding first romantic experiences. It addresses themes of love, self-discovery, and social expectations with humor and sensitivity, suitable for readers aged 9 to 12. Parents should note the candid exploration of early romantic feelings and social dynamics, presented in an age-appropriate manner.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Clear
Social
Moderate
Thematic
Light

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

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

288 pages
ISBN
9780439963695
Pages
288
Publisher
Scholastic Point
Published
January 21, 2005
Type
Fiction

Genres

Teenage girls

Subjects

Social ThemesAdolescence & Coming of Age