Acceleration
Graham McNamee
Acceleration
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Graham McNamee
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Seventeen-year-old Duncan spends a sweltering summer sorting through the cluttered Lost and Found of Toronto's transit system. When he discovers a mysterious diary revealing the chilling thoughts of a subway serial killer, Duncan becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth. Racing against time, he must decide how far he’s willing to go to stop a dangerous predator.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include mystery and detective stories, emotional: fear & anxiety, physical/safety: mild peril. Written for readers ages 13+.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0385731191
- Pages
- 210
- Publisher
- New York : Wendy Lamb Books
- Published
- 2003
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 46,834
- Read-Aloud
- ~5h 12m
- Text Density
- Standard