To Be A Man
Anne Schraff
To Be A Man
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Anne Schraff
Urban Underground
The text is written at a 4th 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
Trevor is caught between loyalty to his family and his feelings for Vanessa, the high school dropout everyone warns him about. As he navigates challenges from friends, family, and his neighborhood, Trevor must decide what it truly means to grow up. This gripping story explores the struggles of friendship, trust, and finding your own path.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include family dysfunction, bullying, bad influences. Written for readers ages 13+.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
4/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
5/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781616510084
- Pages
- 184
- Publisher
- Saddleback Educational Publ
- Published
- 2011
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 29,286
- Read-Aloud
- ~3h 15m
- Text Density
- Standard