The Truth About Me and Bobby V.

Janetta Johns

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The Truth About Me and Bobby V.

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Janetta Johns

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What if you told a little lie to fit in at a new school, but then your story got out of control? Candy Davis moves to a new town and invents a boyfriend to make friends, but now everyone wants to meet him. How long can she keep up the pretend before the truth comes crashing down?

Quick Assessment

This young adult novel follows Candy Davis as she navigates the challenges of fitting in at a predominantly white school after moving to a new town. To impress her peers, she fabricates a boyfriend, leading to complications that explore themes of honesty, identity, and self-acceptance. Suitable for ages 13 to 18, the book gently addresses social pressures without intense content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Light
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

180 pages
ISBN
9780553248388
Pages
180
Publisher
Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group
Published
November 1984
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Truthfulness and Falsehood