Death grip

Jahnna N. Malcolm

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Death grip

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jahnna N. Malcolm

Reading Level 4-5 9ME 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

The air crackles with tension as the accident happens in a flash—heart pounding, secrets swirling like a storm. A high school girl caught between two sides of herself, fierce and mysterious, must unravel the truth hidden in shadows. But when danger lurks closer than she thinks, can she hold on to her grip on life and mystery?

Quick Assessment

Death Grip is a middle-grade mystery that explores the intense and secretive traits associated with the Scorpio zodiac sign through the story of a high school girl facing a traumatic accident. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book includes themes of dual personalities and mystery, with some emotional intensity related to trauma. Parents should be aware that the story contains suspenseful moments and explores deeper emotional experiences.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

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
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

196 pages
ISBN
9780061062704
Pages
196
Publisher
HarperPrism
Published
1995
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Mystery & Detective