HootRated mascot HootRated

Agent out

Francine Pascal

Cover of Agent out

Agent out

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Francine Pascal

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

We may earn a commission from these links. Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores with every purchase.

About This Book

What if you were born without fear, but that made you a target? Gaia Moore is an FBI agent on a dangerous mission to find her kidnapped partner, even when no one else believes her. Can she uncover the truth before it's too late?

Themes

AdventureMysteryYoung Adult FictionFederal Bureau of InvestigationConspiracies

Quick Assessment

Agent Out follows Gaia Moore, a fearless young FBI agent who embarks on a risky search for her missing partner without official support. This young adult thriller explores themes of bravery, trust, and conspiracy, suitable for readers aged 13 and up. Parents should note the presence of suspenseful situations involving kidnapping and serial crime elements.

Why we rated Agent out 11ME

Agent out is written at a Level 6 reading level across 239 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Agent out works for readers up to grade 8.0.

We rate Agent out as 11ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril, thematic difficulty — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.

Thematically, Agent out explores adventure, mystery, young adult fiction, federal bureau of investigation, and conspiracies — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Kids drawn to stories about adventure, mystery, young adult fiction.

Maybe not for

  • ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Moderate
Social
Light
Thematic
Moderate

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

Similar Books

Based on content and theme analysis

See all books like this →

Details

Book Length

239 pages
ISBN
9780689878237
Pages
239
Publisher
Simon Pulse
Published
2006
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

United StatesFederal Bureau of InvestigationMoore, GaiaSerial MurderersConspiraciesYoung Adult FictionUnited States. Federal Bureau of InvestigationGaia MooreScience FictionAdventure and Adventurers