What girls are made of
Elana K. Arnold
What girls are made of
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Elana K. Arnold
Fiction - Young Adult (Carolrhoda Lab)
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 — IntenseHeavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
4/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781512410242
- Pages
- 200
- Publisher
- Carolrhoda Lab ®
- Published
- 2017
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 48,135
- Lexile
- 900L
- Read-Aloud
- ~5h 21m
- Text Density
- Standard