Cover of The boyfriend list

The boyfriend list

by E. Lockhart

Ruby Oliver

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Ruby Oliver is juggling the chaos of heartbreak, fading friendships, and family drama, all while trying to make sense of her own feelings. As she navigates the ups and downs of high school life, Ruby learns what it truly means to grow up and face her fears. Her story captures the messy, real moments of being a teenager trying to find her place.

Representation & Themes

FriendshipComing of AgeFamilyInterpersonal RelationsDatingHigh School Life

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: Anxiety Emotional: Divorce & Family Change Emotional: Friendship Issues
Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
0385732066
Pages
229
Published
2005
Type
Fiction
Word Count
49,684

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Interpersonal relations -- FictionDating (Social customs) -- FictionHigh schools -- FictionSchools -- FictionFriendship -- FictionSeattle (Wash.) -- Fiction