The prince of Venice Beach

Blake Nelson

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The prince of Venice Beach

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Blake Nelson

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Cali Callahan navigates life as a runaway in Venice Beach, finding comfort among friends, basketball games, and a cozy treehouse. When a private investigator enlists his help to track down a missing girl who desperately wants to stay hidden, Cali steps into a world of secrets, tough decisions, and unexpected romance. His journey reveals the challenges and connections that come with life on the streets.

Themes

RunawaysFriendshipComing of AgeRomanceAdventureSocial Justice

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include runaways, physical danger, romantic content. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Content Flags

Runaways Physical Danger Romantic Content
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
9
World Scope
9
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

233 pages
49,525 words
5h 30m read-aloud
ISBN
9780316230483
Pages
233
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published
2014
Type
Fiction
Word Count
49,525
Read-Aloud
~5h 30m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Young Adult Fiction

Subjects

RunawaysHomeless PersonsPrivate InvestigatorsMissing PersonsLos Angeles

Places

Venice (Los Angeles, Calif.)VeniceCaliforniaLos Angeles