The Lipstick Laws

Amy Holder

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The Lipstick Laws

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Amy Holder

Reading Level 6 11LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

The buzz of chatter and clatter of lunch trays fills Penford High as April slips into the seat beside Britney, the queen of popularity. The smell of cafeteria pizza and whispered secrets swirl around her, making her heart race with excitement. But as smiles fade and demands grow, April wonders if fitting in is worth the cost.

Themes

Body imagePopularityFriendshipFamilyComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel explores themes of popularity and body image within the setting of a high school. It follows April Bowers as she navigates the challenges and costs of newfound social status. Appropriate for ages 9-12, the book offers a thoughtful look at peer pressure and self-esteem without intense content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Light
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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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
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

237 pages
ISBN
9780547363066
Pages
237
Publisher
Graphia Books
Published
2011
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Body ImagePopularityHigh SchoolsSchoolsConformitySelf-esteem