Sentence Structure – Sentences are usually straightforward, but some are longer or more complex with multiple clauses, which can be slightly challenging.

Themes and Ideas – The story deals with nuanced emotions and relationships, which require readers to understand subtle meanings rather than just literal language (e.g. The main character, Peggy, develops a complex mix of curiosity, empathy, and fascination toward James, the giant librarian. She doesn’t just see him as “different” or “strange”—she notices his loneliness, his gentle personality, and the way the world misunderstands him.).

Dialogue – The characters speak in natural, contemporary English, making it easier than “difficult” literary prose but still more advanced than beginner texts.