Breaking Glass
Lisa Amowitz
Breaking Glass
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Lisa Amowitz
The text is written at a 5th 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 have a secret to share—Jeremy’s crush, Susannah, vanished without a trace. Then strange messages start coming to him, but are they from Susannah or something else? What happens next is just the beginning of a mystery that could change everything.
Themes
Quick Assessment
Breaking Glass is a middle-grade thriller about a teenage boy who faces a frightening mystery after his crush disappears. The story explores themes of friendship, truth, and danger, suitable for ages 9-12, though parents should note some suspenseful and eerie moments. It combines realistic teenage experiences with supernatural elements, keeping readers engaged without graphic content.
Why we rated Breaking Glass 10ME
Breaking Glass is written at a Level 5 reading level. Strong independent readers around grade 6.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Breaking Glass works for readers up to grade 7.0.
We rate Breaking Glass as 10ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, thematic difficulty — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.
Thematically, Breaking Glass explores mystery, friendship, coming of age, and thriller — 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.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about mystery, friendship, coming of age.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
10ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
- ISBN
- 9798986791210
- Publisher
- Amowitz, Lisa
- Published
- 2023
- Type
- Fiction