Cross my heart and hope to spy
Ally Carter
Cross my heart and hope to spy
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Ally Carter
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Cammie Morgan is supposed to have a quiet school year, but being a CIA legacy at a spy school means calm is impossible. When a mysterious group of boy spies arrives, trouble follows—and Cammie’s heart is caught right in the middle. Can she protect her school and figure out who’s really up to no good?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade spy adventure follows Cammie Morgan, a student at an elite spy academy, as she navigates friendship, trust, and romance while facing new challenges from a rival spy school. Appropriate for ages 9-12, the story includes themes of school life, dating, and espionage, with mild suspense and interpersonal conflict but no intense content. Parents should note the focus on social dynamics and problem-solving within a fictional spy setting.
For Parents
Content Intensity
10LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
4/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781423100058
- Pages
- 236
- Publisher
- Hyperion
- Published
- 2007
- Type
- Fiction
- Lexile
- 850L