The Kayla Chronicles

Sherri Winston

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The Kayla Chronicles

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Sherri Winston

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

Kayla Dean is determined to uncover the truth about the Lady Lions dance team and their unfair treatment of girls who don't fit their strict image. With her sharp wit and fearless spirit, Kayla sets out to expose discrimination while discovering her own voice along the way. Join her as she navigates challenges and stands up for what's right.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include social issues, bullying. 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

Social Issues Bullying
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

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
4
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

208 pages
37,115 words
4h 7m read-aloud
ISBN
9780316114301
Pages
208
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Published
2007
Type
Fiction
Word Count
37,115
Read-Aloud
~4h 7m
Text Density
Standard

Subjects

Girls & WomenPeople & PlacesUnited StatesAfrican-AmericanSocial IssuesAdolescenceEthnicAfrican AmericanYoung Adult FictionDanceIdentityJournalismFriendship in FictionGrandmothers in FictionSchools in FictionSex Discrimination Against WomenFamily Life in FictionGrandmothersFeminismSchoolsAfrican AmericansFeminism in FictionSelf-realization in FictionIdentityin AdolescenceFamily LifeFriendshipHigh School StudentsFeminism and DanceSelf-realizationGrandparentsCompetitionDiscrimination