Beyond reach

Melody Carlson

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Beyond reach

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

a novel

by Melody Carlson

Reading Level 6 11IE Ages 9-12 Matched

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

Christian LifeMysterySpiritualityFriendshipComing of Age

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 — Emotional
Emotional
Intense
Physical
Light
Social
Light
Thematic
Moderate

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

Content Flags

Suicide
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

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
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

256 pages
ISBN
9781590526934
Pages
256
Publisher
Multnomah
Published
2007
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Christian LifeVisionsSuicideDeathHigh SchoolsSchools