A matter of profit
Hilari Bell
A matter of profit
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Hilari Bell
The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
What if you discovered a secret that could change everything about the world you live in? In a place where technology and mystery collide, danger lurks behind every shadow. Can you unravel the truth before it’s too late?
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade science fiction novel combines mystery and suspense in a richly detailed world, featuring covert action and a compelling plot. Suitable for ages 9-12, it encourages critical thinking and problem-solving while delivering thrilling adventure. The story is appropriate for this age group with no intense content warnings.
Why we rated A matter of profit 12LE
A matter of profit is written at a Level 7 reading level across 361 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, A matter of profit works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate A matter of profit as 12LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, A matter of profit explores science & nature, mystery, and adventure — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about science & nature, mystery, adventure.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780064473002
- Pages
- 361
- Publisher
- Harper Collins
- Published
- 2003
- Type
- Fiction