The Romeo and Juliet code
Phoebe Stone
The Romeo and Juliet code
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Phoebe Stone
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Eleven-year-old Felicity leaves London during World War II to stay with her family in a quiet Maine town. There, she teams up with a shy boy to unravel secret messages that might reveal what happened to her lost parents. Together, they navigate mystery and history in a story full of hope and bravery.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include war & conflict, loss & grief, mild peril. Written for readers ages 9-12.
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
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
7/10Rich themes that spark meaningful family conversation. Great for book clubs and read-alouds.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780545215114
- Publisher
- Arthur A. Levine Books
- Published
- 2011
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 58,166
- Lexile
- 850L
- Read-Aloud
- ~6h 28m