Code (Summit Books)

Alexandra Powe Allred

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Code (Summit Books)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Alexandra Powe Allred

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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

What would you do if you saw something you weren’t supposed to? Steven and his friend Taylor live where danger hides in every corner. Now Steven faces a tough choice: keep the secret or risk everything by speaking out.

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows Steven, a boy navigating life in a challenging neighborhood. After witnessing a troubling event, he struggles with the 'code' of silence among peers, highlighting themes of loyalty, courage, and the consequences of choices. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book deals with issues of peer pressure and community safety in an age-appropriate manner.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Light
Social
Moderate
Thematic
Light

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

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

167 pages
ISBN
9780756906931
Pages
167
Publisher
Summit Books
Published
August 2002
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

GangsMurderSecretsAfrican Americans