Cover of The prince of Venice Beach

The prince of Venice Beach

by Blake Nelson

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

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.

Representation & Themes

RunawaysFriendshipComing of AgeRomanceAdventureSocial Justice

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

Details

ISBN
9780316230483
Pages
233
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published
2014
Type
Fiction
Word Count
49,525

Genres

Young Adult Fiction

Subjects

RunawaysHomeless personsPrivate investigatorsMissing personsJuvenile fictionFictionChildren's fictionRunaways, fictionHomeless persons, fictionLos angeles (calif.), fiction

Places

Venice (Los Angeles, Calif.)VeniceCaliforniaLos Angeles