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Conspiracy Revealed

Mel Odom

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Conspiracy Revealed

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Mel Odom

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th 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

Matt races through the foggy docks, heart pounding and breath burning as he chases a dangerous secret. He’s determined to uncover Lucius Creighdor's darkest truth — but can he survive long enough to reveal it? Suddenly, everything changes, and Matt’s life hangs by a thread.

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade adventure follows Matt Hunter as he confronts the mystery behind his mother’s murder and the dangerous secrets that threaten not only his life but the fate of the British Empire. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story includes themes of loss, danger, and friendship, with some suspenseful and intense moments. Parents should note the presence of peril and themes of murder but can expect a thrilling, age-appropriate narrative.

Why we rated Conspiracy Revealed 11ME

Conspiracy Revealed is written at a Level 6 reading level across 256 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Conspiracy Revealed works for readers up to grade 8.0.

We rate Conspiracy Revealed as 11ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Loss & Grief.

Thematically, Conspiracy Revealed explores adventure, friendship, family, and mystery — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
  • Kids drawn to stories about adventure, friendship, family.

Maybe not for

  • ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
  • ! Children currently coping with grief — the themes may hit close to home.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Moderate
Social
Light
Thematic
Light

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

Content Flags

Mild Peril Loss & Grief
Data confidence: standard

Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

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
6
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

256 pages
ISBN
9781481401524
Pages
256
Publisher
Simon Pulse
Published
2013
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Adventure and AdventurersVietnamCrimeUnited States