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This side of jealousy

Lili Peloquin

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This side of jealousy

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

An Innocents Novel

by Lili Peloquin

Reading Level 6 11LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Have you ever wondered what secrets hide behind the perfect smiles of sisters? In the seaside town of Serenity Point, Alice and Charlie are about to discover mysteries that could change everything they thought they knew about family and friendship. But will they be ready for the surprises waiting just beneath the surface?

Themes

SistersFamiliesStepfamiliesSecretsFiction

Quick Assessment

Set in an affluent Connecticut coastal town, this middle-grade novel follows sisters Alice and Charlie as they navigate family secrets, complex relationships, and the challenges of stepfamilies. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story explores themes of sibling bonds and self-discovery without intense content, making it appropriate for this age group.

Why we rated This side of jealousy 11LE

This side of jealousy is written at a Level 6 reading level across 288 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, This side of jealousy works for readers up to grade 8.0.

We rate This side of jealousy as 11LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.

Thematically, This side of jealousy explores sisters, families, stepfamilies, secrets, and fiction — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
  • Kids drawn to stories about sisters, families, stepfamilies.

Maybe not for

  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
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

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

288 pages
ISBN
9781595145833
Pages
288
Publisher
Razorbill
Published
2014
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

SistersSecretsFamiliesStepfamiliesDatingWealthTeenage GirlsSecrecyFamilyMarriage & Divorce