Beyond reach
Melody Carlson
Beyond reach
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
a novel
by Melody Carlson
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Sam’s visions stopped just when she needed them the most—how can she save someone she can’t even see? When her police friend suspects a friend’s death wasn’t what it seemed, Sam dives into a mystery filled with secrets and hope. Can she find the truth before it’s too late?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Beyond Reach follows Samantha McGregor, a young girl gifted with spiritual visions, as she navigates the challenges of faith, loss, and a mysterious death originally ruled a suicide. Aimed at middle-grade readers, this Christian fiction story addresses serious themes like suicide and grief with sensitivity and hope. Parents should note the book’s focus on spiritual and emotional struggles within a faith-based context, suitable for ages 9-12.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11IE — Intense — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781590526934
- Pages
- 256
- Publisher
- Multnomah
- Published
- 2007
- Type
- Fiction