Compass in the blood

William E. Coles

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Compass in the blood

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by William E. Coles

Reading Level 6-7 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th 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

Dee Armstrong teams up with a Pittsburgh journalist to dig into the secrets behind the 1902 Katherine Soffel scandal. As Dee uncovers hidden truths, she discovers that betrayal can come in many unexpected forms. This story weaves history and mystery, inviting readers to explore the complexities of trust and loyalty.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6-7 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include betrayal, mystery. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Betrayal Mystery
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

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
5
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

263 pages
57,398 words
6h 23m read-aloud
ISBN
0689831811
Pages
263
Published
2001
Type
Fiction
Word Count
57,398
Read-Aloud
~6h 23m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Soffel, Katherine, 1867-1909BetrayalMystery and Detective StoriesPittsburgh