Dead Low Tide

Eddie Jones

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Dead Low Tide

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Eddie Jones

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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

What secrets hide beneath the retreating tide? When Nick and his sister Wendy discover a mysterious girl who seems to have come back from the dead, the beach vacation turns into a race against time. Can they uncover the truth before it's too late?

Themes

Quick Assessment

Set in Savannah, Georgia, this middle-grade supernatural mystery follows Nick and his sister Wendy as they investigate the eerie appearance of a girl believed to be dead. The story involves themes of kidnapping and supernatural elements, suitable for ages 9-12, with mild suspense and spooky moments. Parents should note the presence of supernatural horror and a kidnapping plot, but the story maintains an age-appropriate tone for middle-grade readers.

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

Kidnapping Fear & Anxiety Fantasy Violence
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

156 pages
ISBN
9780310723936
Pages
156
Publisher
Zonderkidz
Published
2013
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

SupernaturalGeorgiaHorror StoriesKidnappingSiblingsMystery and Detective Stories