Bad Connection (Secret Life Samantha McGregor)
Melody Carlson
Bad Connection (Secret Life Samantha McGregor)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Melody Carlson
Secret Life of Samantha McGregor
The text is written at a 4th 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
Samantha McGregor isn’t just any teenager—she has the rare ability to receive visions that reveal hidden truths about others. When Kayla Henderson, a rebellious girl, mysteriously disappears, Samantha’s unsettling vision sends her on a race against time to uncover the truth and save her. Balancing her unique gift with the challenges of adolescence, Samantha must decide how far she’ll go to help someone in need.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include emotional: fear & anxiety, emotional: identity & self-discovery, physical/safety: mild peril. Written for readers ages 13+.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
4/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 1590526929
- Pages
- 256
- Publisher
- Multnomah
- Published
- August 15, 2006
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 58,681
- Read-Aloud
- ~6h 31m
- Text Density
- Standard