At the Speed of Lies

Cindy L. Otis

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At the Speed of Lies

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Cindy L. Otis

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 5th 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

Quinn's junior year takes a wild turn when her sister joins a mysterious club focused on finding missing kids, sparking a frenzy of social media buzz and conspiracy theories. As classmates disappear and the town searches desperately, Quinn finds herself caught in the middle of growing dangers and online drama. With her sharp instincts and a growing platform, she races to uncover the truth before things spiral out of control.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include bullying, fear & anxiety, mild peril. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Content Flags

Bullying Fear & Anxiety Mild Peril Social Media Trolling Conspiracy Theories
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

6/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
10
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

368 pages
86,694 words
9h 38m read-aloud
ISBN
9781338806762
Pages
368
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Published
2023
Type
Fiction
Word Count
86,694
Read-Aloud
~9h 38m
Text Density
Standard

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