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S. J. Goslee

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Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Or how Junior Year Became Totally F$@cked

by S. J. Goslee

Reading Level 6-7 11ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th 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

What if you suddenly realized something huge about yourself that changes everything? Imagine trying to keep your cool while dealing with school, friends, and the surprising news that you’re gay. How will you handle the hilarious chaos that follows?

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows a humorous and heartfelt story of a teenage boy who discovers his sexual orientation and navigates the challenges of coming out. Suitable for ages 9-12, it handles themes of identity and self-discovery with lightheartedness and humor, making it accessible for young readers exploring these topics.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Clear
Social
Light
Thematic
Light

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: high

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

266 pages
ISBN
9781626723993
Pages
266
Publisher
Macmillan
Published
2016
Type
Fiction
Lexile
910L

Genres

Subjects

Humorous StoriesComing OutGaysDatingHigh SchoolsSchoolsFriendshipLove & RomanceBoys & Men