What reading level is This Is All?

This Is All by Tsʻao, Hsüeh-chʻin. is at a Level 8 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is This Is All appropriate for?

This Is All is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Dating & Sex, Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery.

What genre is This Is All?

This Is All is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does This Is All have any content warnings?

This Is All has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Dating & Sex, Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is This Is All?

This Is All by Tsʻao, Hsüeh-chʻin. is 816 pages.

This Is All

Tsʻao, Hsüeh-chʻin.

This Is All

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Pillow Book of Cordelia Kenn

by Tsʻao, Hsüeh-chʻin.

Reading Level 8 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 8th 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

What if you could tell your future child all about your biggest dreams, your toughest challenges, and the secret moments that shaped who you are? Imagine sharing your life through letters, poems, and stories that reveal every twist and turn from age fifteen to twenty. But what happens when those stories hold more than just memories—they hold the key to understanding who you truly are?

Themes

Coming of Age Family FriendshipSocial IssuesFiction

Quick Assessment

This novel explores the life of Cordelia Kenn as she navigates adolescence into early adulthood through a unique blend of letters, diaries, poems, and short stories. It addresses complex themes such as teenage relationships, social pressures, and self-discovery, appropriate for mature teens aged 13-18. Parents should note the book includes candid discussions about dating and sexuality within a fictional context.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate

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Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Dating & Sex Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

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Details

Book Length

816 pages

ISBN: 9780810970601
Pages: 816
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Published: October 1, 2006
Type: Fiction

Genres

Young Adult Fiction

Subjects

Teenage GirlsSocial IssuesDating & SexYoung Adult FictionPregnancyFicitonEmotions & FeelingsDiariesPregnant WomenPregnant Women in FictionTeenage Girls in FictionSex RoleSexual HarassmentGirlsYoung WomenAdolescenceInterpersonal Relations