Star-crossed
by Barbara Dee
Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 9-12
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Mattie lands the role of Romeo in her school's play and finds herself drawn to Gemma, the new student playing Juliet. As rehearsals unfold, Mattie discovers new feelings and navigates the excitement and challenges of middle school friendships and family life.
Representation & Themes
LGBTQ+ RepresentationTheaterMiddle schoolsFamily
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — Gentle Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Content Flags
Identity & Self-Discovery
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 9781481478489
- Pages
- 277
- Published
- 2017
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 51,303
Subjects
TheaterSexual orientationMiddle schoolsSchoolsFamily lifeFictionChildren's fictionTheater, fictionSchools, fictionFamily life, fiction