The radius of us
by Marie Marquardt
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
Two teenagers, each haunted by their own painful experiences, find strength and comfort as their lives intertwine. Together, they navigate the challenges of their past and the dangers of their world, forging a bond that helps them heal and grow. Their journey reveals the power of friendship and love amidst hardship and uncertainty.
Representation & Themes
RomanceComing of AgeTrauma RecoveryImmigrationFriendship
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: Trauma Physical/Safety: Violence Social: Immigration Social: Gang Violence Romantic Content
Data confidence: high
Details
- ISBN
- 9781250096890
- Pages
- 295
- Publisher
- Macmillan
- Published
- 2017
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 82,606
- Lexile
- 710L
Genres
Juvenile Fiction
Subjects
Illegal aliensMuggingRomance fictionGangsEmigration and immigrationBrothersFiction