The Juliet club

Suzanne Harper

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The Juliet club

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Suzanne Harper

Reading Level 5-6 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 11+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for older middle graders (ages 11+), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Kate’s summer adventure in Italy begins when she wins a contest to explore Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet up close. Surrounded by new friends from different cultures, she uncovers the timeless story of star-crossed lovers while discovering her own feelings and friendships along the way. This journey blends history, literature, and self-discovery in a vibrant Italian setting.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 11+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
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No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
5
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

402 pages
75,862 words
8h 26m read-aloud
ISBN
9780061366925
Pages
402
Publisher
Greenwillow Books
Published
2008
Type
Fiction
Word Count
75,862
Read-Aloud
~8h 26m
Text Density
Standard

Subjects

Shakespeare, William,1564-1616Interpersonal RelationsLettersVeronaItalyRomeo and JulietShakespeareWilliamLettresRomans, Nouvelles, Etc. Pour La Jeunesse

People

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Places

Verona (Italy)Italy