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Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Francine Pascal

Fearless

Reading Level 5 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

Gaia lives fearlessly, with a rare condition that keeps her from feeling fear. When she finally reconnects with Sam, she begins to find a sense of calm and belonging she’s never known before.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include emotional: identity & self-discovery, emotional: fear & anxiety. 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

Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery Emotional: Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

4/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

215 pages
40,701 words
4h 31m read-aloud
ISBN
0743412478
Pages
215
Publisher
Simon Pulse
Published
2001
Type
Fiction
Word Count
40,701
Read-Aloud
~4h 31m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Moore, Gaia (Fictitious character)

Subjects

Moore, GaiaTeenage GirlsGaia MooreLoveUnclesTerrorismAdolescence