Betrayal
Robin Wasserman
Betrayal
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Robin Wasserman
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 mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
J.D. races through the dark hallways, heart pounding as shadows close in. Who is Dr. Styron, and why does his secret hold the key to her past? Suddenly, everything changes — but can she trust what she discovers?
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction novel follows J.D. as she uncovers secrets about her identity and mysterious powers. The story includes themes of psychokinesis and memory exploration, with some suspenseful moments appropriate for ages 9-12. Parents should note mild tension and moments of peril but no graphic content.
Why we rated Betrayal 11LE
Betrayal is written at a Level 6 reading level across 209 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Betrayal works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Betrayal as 11LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Betrayal explores psychokinesis, memory, mystery, and adventure — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about psychokinesis, memory, mystery.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780439933414
- Pages
- 209
- Publisher
- Scholastic Paperbacks
- Published
- 2007
- Type
- Fiction