Blink & Caution

Tim Wynne-Jones

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Blink & Caution

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Tim Wynne-Jones

Reading Level 7 Unrated Ages 13+

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

"Wynne-Jones’s finest, most beautifully written novel yet, one more in a career full of distinguished works." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) All Blink wanted was to steal some breakfast for his empty belly, but instead he stumbled upon a fake kidnapping and a cell phone dropped by an "abducted" CEO. Now Blink is on the run. Enter a girl named Caution, also on the run, from a skeezy drug-dealer boyfriend and from a nightmare in her past that won’t let her go. When she spies Blink, Caution can see he’s an easy mark. But there’s something about this naive, skinny street punk that tugs at her heart. Charged with suspense and intrigue, this taut novel trails two deeply compelling characters as they forge a blackmail scheme that is foolhardy at best, disastrous at worst — along with a fated, tender partnership that will offer them each a rare chance for redemption.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 7 book. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 13+.

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Theme Richness
1
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
4

Details

Book Length

352 pages
ISBN
9780763656973
Pages
352
Publisher
National Geographic Books
Published
Aug 14, 2012
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Young Adult FictionPeople & PlacesCanadaLaw & CrimeSocial ThemesRunawaysUrban TeenagersFriendshipExtortionCrimeEmotions