The way we roll
Stephanie Perry Moore
The way we roll
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Stephanie Perry Moore
The text is written at a 6th 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
Malloy Murray thought pledging a sorority was the last thing she'd do—until her mom, the sorority's president, made it non-negotiable. Suddenly, parties, friendships, and a crush named Kade turn her high school world upside down. But when a rival sister tries to push her out, Malloy has to discover what sisterhood really means—and why it matters more than popularity.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This young adult novel follows Malloy Murray, a high school student navigating the pressures of pledging a sorority her mother leads. Themes include friendship, social challenges, and self-discovery, set in a high school and college environment suitable for ages 13 to 18. The story explores interpersonal conflict and adolescent emotions without graphic content, making it appropriate for teen readers.
Why we rated The way we roll 11MS
The way we roll is written at a Level 6 reading level across 210 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The way we roll works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate The way we roll as 11MS ("Moderate — Social") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. The strongest signals come from social complexity — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, The way we roll explores friendship, school & education, college & university, young adult fiction, and social themes — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about friendship, school & education, college & university.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11MS — Moderate — SocialLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780758234438
- Pages
- 210
- Publisher
- National Geographic Books
- Published
- 2009
- Type
- Fiction