Bleeding Hearts

Teri White

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Bleeding Hearts

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Teri White

Reading Level 6 11MP 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

I’m going to tell you a secret—two brothers have escaped and they're not just running away. They’re on a mission, and it’s as dangerous as it sounds. But catching them? That’s only the beginning.

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade mystery follows two very different LAPD detectives as they hunt down two escaped brothers causing chaos in Los Angeles. The story contains themes of crime and suspense, with some intense moments involving violence and danger, suitable for readers aged 9-12 who enjoy thrilling detective stories. Parents should note the presence of knife violence and mature themes related to crime.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11MP — Moderate — Physical
Emotional
Light
Physical
Moderate
Social
Light
Thematic
Light

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

Content Flags

Knife Violence Police Procedural
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

210 pages
ISBN
9781322989082
Pages
210
Publisher
Open Road Media
Published
2015
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Mystery and Detective StoriesLos AngelesPolice