The lovely bones
Alice Sebold
The lovely bones
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Deluxe Edition
by Alice Sebold
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.
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About This Book
After a tragic loss, a young girl watches from the afterlife as her family and friends struggle to heal and seek justice. Filled with moments of sorrow and unexpected light, the story explores the resilience of those left behind. It weaves together suspense and hope in a journey through grief and survival.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 6 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include loss & grief, physical danger, mild peril. Written for readers ages 13+.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 4 — IntenseHeavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780316666343
- Pages
- 328
- Publisher
- Back Bay Books
- Published
- 2002
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 97,914
- Lexile
- 890L
- Read-Aloud
- ~10h 53m
- Text Density
- Dense