Chop shop

Tim Downs

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Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Tim Downs

Bug Man

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

When Dr. Riley McKay discovers unsettling signs that point to her mentor's involvement in a dark scheme, she must rely on the expertise of Dr. Nick Polchak, an entomologist known as the Bug Man, to expose the hidden secrets threatening her career. Together, they delve into a web of mystery involving organ transplantation and forensic clues in Pennsylvania.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, mystery. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Mystery
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
3
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

338 pages
92,640 words
10h 18m read-aloud
ISBN
1582294011
Pages
338
Publisher
Simon and Schuster
Published
2004
Type
Fiction
Word Count
92,640
Read-Aloud
~10h 18m
Text Density
Dense

Genres

Subjects

Transplantation of Organs, Tissues, EtcForensic EntomologyEntomologistsPennsylvaniaTransplantation of Organs, TissuesNick Polchak

Places

Pennsylvania