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Bethany Frenette

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Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Bethany Frenette

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Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Audrey feels protected by her mother, the city's fearless superhero, until terrifying creatures called Harrowers emerge from the shadows, threatening her life because of her unique heritage. To survive, she must master her mysterious abilities that let her glimpse into others' memories and futures. Caught between dangerous enemies and complicated alliances, Audrey faces a powerful secret that could either save or destroy everything she holds dear.

Themes

SupernaturalAction & AdventureFantasy & MagicComing of AgeFamily

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include fantasy violence, physical danger, fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 13+.

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

Fantasy Violence Physical Danger Fear & Anxiety Betrayal
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
6
Theme Richness
9
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

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82,502 words
9h 10m read-aloud
ISBN
9781423146650
Publisher
Hyperion
Published
2012
Type
Fiction
Word Count
82,502
Read-Aloud
~9h 10m

Genres

Subjects

Horror & Ghost StoriesAction & AdventureFantasy & MagicSupernaturalMothers and DaughtersPsychic AbilityDemonologySuperheroesParanormal FictionHeroes