Buzz Kill
Beth Fantaskey
Buzz Kill
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Beth Fantaskey
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for older middle graders (ages 11+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Seventeen-year-old Millie teams up with the intriguing Chase Colton to solve the shocking murder of their school's beloved football coach, Hollerin' Hank Killdare. Their investigation uncovers secrets that challenge their courage and friendship as they race to reveal the truth. Suspense and mystery keep readers hooked until the very end.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include profanity, sexual references, violence. Written for readers ages 11+.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780547393100
- Pages
- 368
- Publisher
- HMH Books for Young Readers
- Published
- May 06, 2014
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 77,391
- Lexile
- 920L
- Read-Aloud
- ~8h 36m
- Text Density
- Standard