Counselors

Jessica Goodman

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Counselors

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jessica Goodman

Reading Level 5-6 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 13+ Heads Up

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

At Camp Alpine Lake, a summer meant for friendship and fun turns dark when a body is discovered in the water. Goldie, a local girl and camp counselor, must navigate secrets, lies, and suspicion among her closest friends to uncover the truth behind the tragedy. Trust is shattered as hidden dangers and betrayals come to light in this gripping thriller.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include death & grief, fear & anxiety, bullying. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 4 — Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Death & Grief Fear & Anxiety Bullying
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
4
Emotional Weight
8
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

353 pages
86,780 words
9h 39m read-aloud
ISBN
9780593524220
Pages
353
Publisher
Penguin
Published
2022
Type
Fiction
Word Count
86,780
Read-Aloud
~9h 39m
Text Density
Standard

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