Uglies
by Scott Westerfeld
Uglies · Book 1
Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3)
Ages 9-12
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
In a future world where everyone must undergo a surgery to become 'pretty,' a brave girl begins to question the rules and discovers the true meaning of beauty and friendship. Challenging society's expectations, she embarks on a thrilling adventure that reveals secrets and tests her courage. This exciting tale blends science fiction with thought-provoking ideas about identity.
Representation & Themes
Science & NatureFriendshipComing of AgeAdventureSocial JusticeFantasy World-Building
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — Moderate Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
Identity & Self-Discovery Fear & Anxiety Social Discrimination Mild Peril
Data confidence: high
Details
- ISBN
- 9781442419810
- Pages
- 406
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- Published
- 2011
- Type
- Fiction
- Lexile
- 770L
Genres
Juvenile Fiction
Subjects
Science fictionPersonal BeautyFriendshipFictionYoung adult fictionTeenage girlsJuvenile fictionChildren's fictionFriendship, fictionGraphic novelsDystopiasComic books, stripsCartoons and comicsGraphic novelConformityTeenagersLarge type booksReading Level-Grade 7Reading Level-Grade 9Reading Level-Grade 8Reading Level-Grade 11Reading Level-Grade 10Reading Level-Grade 12Tally (Fictitious character)Brainwashingnyt:paperback-graphic-books=2012-04-01New York Times bestsellerComics & graphic novels, science fictionPersonal appearanceSecretsInsurgency
People
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