What girls are made of

Elana K. Arnold

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What girls are made of

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Elana K. Arnold

Fiction - Young Adult (Carolrhoda Lab)

Reading Level 5-6 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 13+ Heads Up

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

Nina Faye wrestles with the meaning of love and self-worth after her first serious relationship ends, challenging everything her mother once told her about unconditional love. As she navigates heartbreak and identity, Nina confronts difficult truths about family, loyalty, and what it truly means to be a girl. Her journey is raw, honest, and deeply moving, capturing the complexities of growing up.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include emotional: loss & grief, emotional: identity & self-discovery, social: substance use. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 4 — Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Emotional: Loss & Grief Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery Social: Substance Use Social: Animal Abuse Social: Death Social: Abortion Social: Alcohol Abuse
Data confidence: high

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

4/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
8
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
10
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

200 pages
48,135 words
5h 21m read-aloud
ISBN
9781512410242
Pages
200
Publisher
Carolrhoda Lab ®
Published
2017
Type
Fiction
Word Count
48,135
Lexile
900L
Read-Aloud
~5h 21m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Family ProblemsDatingSex