The radius of us
Marie Marquardt
The radius of us
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Marie Marquardt
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
Two teenagers, each haunted by their own painful experiences, find strength and comfort as their lives intertwine. Together, they navigate the challenges of their past and the dangers of their world, forging a bond that helps them heal and grow. Their journey reveals the power of friendship and love amidst hardship and uncertainty.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include emotional: trauma, physical/safety: violence, social: immigration. Written for readers ages 13+.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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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
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781250096890
- Pages
- 295
- Publisher
- Macmillan
- Published
- 2017
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 82,606
- Lexile
- 710L
- Read-Aloud
- ~9h 11m
- Text Density
- Dense