The prince of Venice Beach
by Blake Nelson
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
Cali Callahan navigates life as a runaway in Venice Beach, finding comfort among friends, basketball games, and a cozy treehouse. When a private investigator enlists his help to track down a missing girl who desperately wants to stay hidden, Cali steps into a world of secrets, tough decisions, and unexpected romance. His journey reveals the challenges and connections that come with life on the streets.
Representation & Themes
RunawaysFriendshipComing of AgeRomanceAdventureSocial Justice
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
Runaways Physical Danger Romantic Content
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 9780316230483
- Pages
- 233
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
- Published
- 2014
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 49,525
Genres
Young Adult Fiction
Subjects
RunawaysHomeless personsPrivate investigatorsMissing personsJuvenile fictionFictionChildren's fictionRunaways, fictionHomeless persons, fictionLos angeles (calif.), fiction
Places
Venice (Los Angeles, Calif.)VeniceCaliforniaLos Angeles