The Lipstick Laws
Amy Holder
The Lipstick Laws
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Amy Holder
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
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 — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780547363066
- Pages
- 237
- Publisher
- Graphia Books
- Published
- 2011
- Type
- Fiction