The last true love story

Brendan Kiely

Cover of The last true love story

The last true love story

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Brendan Kiely

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.

We may earn a commission from these links. Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores with every purchase.

About This Book

Hendrix's grandfather is no ordinary grandpa—he's a hero on the run! Together with Corrina, they break free from a place where memories fade and chase a wild adventure from LA to New York. What they find along the way changes everything about love and family.

Themes

Self-realizationGrandfathersLoveAlzheimer's diseaseFamily

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows Hendrix and Corrina as they help Hendrix's grandfather escape assisted living, embarking on a journey from Los Angeles to New York. The story addresses themes of Alzheimer's disease and self-realization with sensitivity, suitable for readers aged 9-12. Parents should note the book explores family bonds and the challenges of memory loss in a way that is accessible and emotionally resonant.

For Parents

Content Intensity

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

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

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

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
6
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

Similar Books

Based on content and theme analysis

See all books like this →

Details

Book Length

279 pages
ISBN
9781481429887
Pages
279
Publisher
Simon and Schuster
Published
2016
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Self-realizationGrandfathersLoveAlzheimer's DiseaseGrandparents