Cover of The radius of us

The radius of us

by Marie Marquardt

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

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.

Representation & Themes

RomanceComing of AgeTrauma RecoveryImmigrationFriendship

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

Emotional: Trauma Physical/Safety: Violence Social: Immigration Social: Gang Violence Romantic Content
Data confidence: high

Details

ISBN
9781250096890
Pages
295
Publisher
Macmillan
Published
2017
Type
Fiction
Word Count
82,606
Lexile
710L

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Illegal aliensMuggingRomance fictionGangsEmigration and immigrationBrothersFiction