Contagion

Teri Terry

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Contagion

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Teri Terry

Dark Matter

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 11+ Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for older middle graders (ages 11+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

A fast-moving epidemic sweeps the nation, forcing everyone into quarantine as young Callie escapes from a secret lab where she was subjected to dangerous experiments. Her brother Kai teams up with a clever friend to uncover the truth behind the outbreak and search for a cure. Together, they face thrilling challenges in a race against time to stop the disaster from spreading further.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, physical danger, fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 11+.

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 Physical Danger Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

6/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

409 pages
96,491 words
10h 43m read-aloud
ISBN
9781580899895
Pages
409
Publisher
Charlesbridge Publishing
Published
2019
Type
Fiction
Word Count
96,491
Read-Aloud
~10h 43m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Missing PersonsIdentityBrothers and SistersScience Fiction