This is what happy looks like

Jennifer E Smith

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This is what happy looks like

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jennifer E Smith

Reading Level 8 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Sweet Spot

The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Have you ever accidentally sent an email to the wrong person and made a new friend? Graham and Ellie start chatting about a pet pig, but they don’t know each other's real names or secrets. What will happen when their online friendship turns into a face-to-face meeting?

Themes

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel explores the unexpected friendship between two teens who connect online without knowing each other's true identities. Themes of family secrets, identity, and the challenges of adolescence are gently woven into the story. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book contains no intense content but touches on themes of health and self-discovery.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
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No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
7
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

404 pages
ISBN
9780545688123
Pages
404
Publisher
Scholastic
Published
Mar 27, 2013
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Health, Fitness & DietingOnline DatingMotion Picture Actors and ActressesDating