CD-Ring
William T. Hathaway
CD-Ring
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by William T. Hathaway
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
What happens when a simple CD turns into a key to a hidden world? Dive into a fast-paced adventure where music and media piracy blur the lines between right and wrong. Can you uncover the truth before it's too late?
Quick Assessment
CD-Ring is an action-packed novel aimed at teens that explores the dark side of music and media piracy. Suitable for readers aged 13 to 18, it addresses social values through an engaging story that encourages critical thinking about media ethics. The book contains themes of adventure and social issues but avoids graphic content, making it appropriate for middle and high school readers.
Why we rated CD-Ring 9MS
CD-Ring is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 144 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, CD-Ring works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate CD-Ring as 9MS ("Moderate — Social") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. The strongest signals come from social complexity — 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 mild intensity score.
Thematically, CD-Ring explores social justice, adventure, and coming of age — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about social justice, adventure, coming of age.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9MS — Moderate — SocialLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" 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
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781897073292
- Pages
- 144
- Publisher
- Lobster Press
- Published
- September 1, 2006
- Type
- Fiction