The Moment Before cover

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Upper Grades (UG 9-12)
Book Level 5.3
Points 9.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 61511
Points per Word 0.000146
Page Count 214
Points per Page 0.042056

Description

After Brady’s sister, Sabine, dies unexpectedly, Brady finds that the only person she can really talk to is Connor, the boy everyone blames for the accident. The plot contains profanity, sexual situations, and violence.

Quick Summary

This novel explores how grief can forge strange alliances in The Most Wonderful Movie in the World unexpected ways. Kids will love the tension and emotional complexity of watching two teenagers navigate guilt, blame, and unexpected connection. If your kid likes "Thirteen Reasons Why" or "The Fault in Our Stars," they'll be hooked. Ideal for grades 9-12 readers who enjoy emotional, character-driven stories.