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An Eye for an Eye
Janet Lorimer
An Eye for an Eye
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Janet Lorimer
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The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.
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About This Book
Sandy, a young psychic with a knack for uncovering secrets, takes on a puzzling case involving a missing business partner. As danger lurks and mysteries deepen, she must navigate a world filled with deceit, temptation, and unexpected threats to uncover the truth. This gripping tale blends suspense and life lessons, perfect for readers seeking thrilling adventures with relatable characters.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 4-5 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include physical danger, realistic violence, emotional: fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 13+.
Why we rated An Eye for an Eye 9IE
An Eye for an Eye is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 76 pages (approximately 10,119 words). Strong independent readers around grade 5.3 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, An Eye for an Eye works for readers up to grade 6.3.
Read aloud, An Eye for an Eye runs about 1.1 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.
We rate An Eye for an Eye as 9IE ("Intense — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Intense" range — intense conflict including peril, frightening scenes, or emotionally heavy themes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Physical Danger, Realistic Violence, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery, Physical/Safety: Illness & Injury, Emotional: Bullying.
Thematically, An Eye for an Eye explores mystery, adventure, identity & self-discovery, life lessons, and good vs. evil — 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.
- ✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about mystery, adventure, identity & self-discovery.
Maybe not for
- ! Sensitive readers who get overwhelmed by intense conflict or scary scenes.
- ! Children younger than 13+ — the content intensity is above what most younger kids can process comfortably.
- ! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9IE — Intense — EmotionalHeavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.
Content Flags
Was our "Intense" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
8/10High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 1562541374
- Pages
- 76
- Publisher
- Saddleback Educational Publishing
- Published
- December 2001
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 10,119
- Read-Aloud
- ~1h 7m
- Text Density
- Light Text