Thou shalt not dump the skater dude and other commandments I have broken
by Rosemary Graham
Viking 2005
Easy read — content targets 9th–12th grade
Reading level 4.8 (4th grade) but themes aimed at ages 14+
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Genre
Themes
- identity
- first love and breakup
- friendship
- peer pressure
- faith and doubt
- family dynamics
- self-acceptance
- humor
About this book
A witty, true-to-life look at high school, first love, and the awkward art of figuring out who you are. After a messy breakup with a laid‑back skater, a Catholic school teen starts making her own tongue‑in‑cheek commandments to survive classes, crushes, and shifting friendships. Humor and heart balance honest questions about faith, family, and popularity. Great for readers who enjoy realistic, voice‑driven stories about relationships and self-discovery.
Setting: a contemporary suburban Catholic high school
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Thou shalt not dump the skater dude and other commandments I have broken right for my child?
It depends — here's what to consider for Thou shalt not dump the skater dude and other commandments I have broken. The reading level is AR 4.8, which is typical for 4th grade. The interest level is rated Upper Grades (9–12), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 14+ (9th–12th grade). Themes include identity, first love and breakup, friendship.
How long does it take to read Thou shalt not dump the skater dude and other commandments I have broken?
At a typical 4th grade reading pace, Thou shalt not dump the skater dude and other commandments I have broken takes around 7.2h to finish. The book has 65,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Thou shalt not dump the skater dude and other commandments I have broken have an AR quiz?
Yes — Thou shalt not dump the skater dude and other commandments I have broken has an AR quiz available, worth 9 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is Thou shalt not dump the skater dude and other commandments I have broken?
Thou shalt not dump the skater dude and other commandments I have broken has an AR reading level of 4.8, which places it at a 4th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Upper Grades (9–12) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.