William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet
by Bruce Coville
Reading Level 6-7 Moderate (Lvl 3)
Ages 9-12
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
Two young hearts from feuding families find courage to challenge old grudges and discover love in a city divided by hate. Their bold choices spark a powerful story of passion, conflict, and hope that has captivated readers for centuries.
Representation & Themes
FriendshipComing of AgeFamilyRomanceSocial JusticeHistorical
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
Emotional: Loss & Grief Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Physical/Safety: Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 0803724624
- Pages
- 38
- Publisher
- Dial Books
- Published
- 1999
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 3,851
Subjects
Romeo (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction.Juliet (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction.Vendetta -- Juvenile fiction.Youth -- Juvenile fiction.Verona (Italy) -- Juvenile fiction.Juvenile fictionYouthJuliet (Fictitious character)Romeo (Fictitious character)VendettaShakespeare, william, 1564-1616, adaptationsShakespeare, william, 1564-1616, juvenile literature
Places
Verona (Italy)