Bad Connection (Secret Life Samantha McGregor)

Melody Carlson

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Bad Connection (Secret Life Samantha McGregor)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Melody Carlson

Secret Life of Samantha McGregor

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

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

Teenage GirlsPsychic AbilityFriendshipComing of AgeSpirituality

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 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Content Flags

Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery Physical/Safety: Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

4/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

256 pages
58,681 words
6h 31m read-aloud
ISBN
1590526929
Pages
256
Publisher
Multnomah
Published
August 15, 2006
Type
Fiction
Word Count
58,681
Read-Aloud
~6h 31m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Teenage GirlsPsychic AbilityYoung Adult FictionTeenagersReligiousChristianTeen FictionMissing Persons