Aruba

Dave Holloway

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Aruba

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Tragic Untold Story of Natalee Holloway and Corruption in Paradise

by Dave Holloway

Reading Level 6 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 9-12 Heads Up

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

What happens when someone you love just disappears without a trace? Imagine searching everywhere for answers, facing mysteries and secrets you never expected. The journey to find the truth is full of hope, fear, and questions that might never be answered.

Themes

Missing personsFamilyCrimeInvestigationCorruption

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction book presents a sensitive and intense retelling of a father's search for his missing daughter in Aruba. It deals with themes of disappearance, crime, and corruption, making it suitable for older children (ages 9-12) who can handle serious subject matter. Parents should be aware of the mature themes involving crime and the emotional weight of the story.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 4 — Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Fear & Anxiety Mild Peril Crime Corruption
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

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
8
Theme Richness
9
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

226 pages
ISBN
9781595550637
Pages
226
Publisher
Nelson Current
Published
2006
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

Holloway, NataleeMissing ChildrenArubaMissing PersonsYoung WomenCrimes AgainstTrue CrimeMurderCrime And CriminalsCriminal InvestigationEspionageNonfiction - True CrimeVictims of CrimesWomen, Caribbean Area

People

Natalee Holloway

Places

Aruba