The summer prince
by Alaya Dawn Johnson
Reading Level 5-6 Intense (Lvl 4)
Ages 13+
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.
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About This Book
Set in a futuristic Brazil, a young artist named June finds herself drawn into a passionate romance with a fellow creator who leads a rebellion against the ruling powers. As they navigate their love and fight for freedom, June faces the harsh reality that every summer ruler meets a tragic fate. Their story blends art, resistance, and the struggle for survival in a vibrant, dangerous world.
Representation & Themes
LoveArtistsResistance to GovernmentKings and QueensFiction
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 4 — Intense Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.
Content Flags
Sexual Content Profanity Violence Political Conflict
Data confidence: high
Details
- ISBN
- 9780545417792
- Pages
- 289
- Publisher
- Arthur A. Levine Books
- Published
- May, 2013
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 92,134
- Lexile
- 780L
Subjects
Kings, queens, rulersFictionLoveArtistsResistance to GovernmentKings, queens, rulers, etcJuvenile fictionKings and rulersLove storiesChildren's fictionKings, queens, rulers, etc., fictionLove, fictionBrazil, fictionArtists, fictionTeenage artistsDystopiasHuman sacrificeScience FictionSocial ThemesAdolescenceEmotions & FeelingsHispanic Americancollection:otherwise_tiptree_award=honor
Places
Brazil