Deadly

Deadly is written at a Level 4-5 reading level with a Lexile measure of 650L across 308 pages (approximately 65,781 words). Strong independent readers around grade 5.7 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Deadly works for readers up to grade 6.7.

Read aloud, Deadly runs about 7.3 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.

We rate Deadly as 9IE ("Intense — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Intense" range — intense conflict including peril, frightening scenes, or emotionally heavy themes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Stalking, Secrecy, Mild Peril, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Social: Bullying.

Thematically, Deadly explores young adult fiction, friendship, secrecy, high school, and suspense — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.