The summer I wasn't me

Jessica Verdi

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The summer I wasn't me

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jessica Verdi

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

Seventeen-year-old Lexi heads to New Horizons summer camp hoping to hide her true self and fit in by pretending to like boys. But as she tries to change who she is, she discovers that being honest about her feelings is more important than she thought. This heartfelt story explores the challenges of identity, family, and acceptance.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include identity & self-discovery, divorce & family change, fear & anxiety. 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

Identity & Self-Discovery Divorce & Family Change Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: high

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

6/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

342 pages
77,874 words
8h 39m read-aloud
ISBN
9781402277887
Pages
342
Publisher
Sourcebooks Fire
Published
2014
Type
Fiction
Word Count
77,874
Lexile
730L
Read-Aloud
~8h 39m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

LesbiansMothers and DaughtersCamps