True letters from a fictional life
Kenneth Logan
True letters from a fictional life
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Kenneth Logan
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
James looks like the happiest boy in town—a star athlete and a cheerful boyfriend. But his secret letters tell a different story, revealing feelings he’s never shared out loud. What happens when the truth is too big to keep hidden?
Quick Assessment
This novel explores the inner life of James, a young athlete grappling with his identity and feelings for a boy instead of the girl everyone expects. Suitable for early readers aged 5-8, it sensitively addresses themes of self-discovery and LGBTQ+ identity, offering a hopeful perspective on honesty and acceptance. Parents should be aware of the book’s focus on adolescent emotional complexity and themes related to coming out.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780062380258
- Pages
- 323
- Publisher
- HarperTeen
- Published
- 2016
- Type
- Fiction
- Lexile
- 690L