Broken Trust : Mission 3
Jill Williamson
Broken Trust : Mission 3
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Mission 3: Alaska
by Jill Williamson
The text is written at a 7th 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
Spencer crouches behind a thick pine tree, heart pounding as he watches the secret drug lab hidden deep in the Alaskan forest. Suddenly, the snow crunches under boots—someone’s coming, and it might be the very person he once trusted. With nowhere to run and danger closing in, Spencer must decide who to believe before it’s too late.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade thriller follows Spencer, a young agent who uncovers a dangerous drug operation linked to those he trusts. Set against the backdrop of the Alaskan wilderness, the story balances suspense and action suitable for ages 9-12, with themes of trust and loyalty explored in a way that encourages critical thinking. Parents should note the presence of mild peril and themes of betrayal but no graphic content.
Why we rated Broken Trust : Mission 3 12ME
Broken Trust : Mission 3 is written at a Level 7 reading level across 314 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Broken Trust : Mission 3 works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate Broken Trust : Mission 3 as 12ME ("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, physical peril — 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, Broken Trust : Mission 3 explores adventure, mystery, friendship, and trust — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, mystery, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12ME — 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
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780988759497
- Pages
- 314
- Publisher
- Novel Teen Press
- Published
- 2016
- Type
- Fiction