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Compass in the blood

by William E. Coles

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

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.

Representation & Themes

MysteryHistoricalComing of AgeFamily

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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

Details

ISBN
0689831811
Pages
263
Published
2001
Type
Fiction
Word Count
57,398

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Soffel, Katherine, 1867-1909 -- Fiction.Betrayal -- Fiction.Mystery and detective stories.Pittsburgh (Pa.) -- Fiction.