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Deleting the Net Threat (Summit High)

Matt Tullos

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Deleting the Net Threat (Summit High)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Matt Tullos

Reading Level 4-5 9MS Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th 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

Kandi stands up against unfairness when she faces racism at Summit High, proving that courage can change everything. Meanwhile, Clipper’s determination to help a troubled student discover faith shows how kindness can open hearts. These two stories reveal why standing strong and caring for others truly matters.

Themes

FriendshipReligious ThemesPrejudice & Racism

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel explores themes of racism, friendship, and faith through the experiences of Kandi and Clipper at Summit High. Suitable for ages 9-12, it handles social issues with sensitivity and encourages discussions about prejudice and religious understanding. Parents should note the presence of social challenges but no intense content.

Why we rated Deleting the Net Threat (Summit High) 9MS

Deleting the Net Threat (Summit High) is written at a Level 4-5 reading level. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Deleting the Net Threat (Summit High) works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate Deleting the Net Threat (Summit High) as 9MS ("Moderate — Social") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. The strongest signals come from social complexity — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.

Thematically, Deleting the Net Threat (Summit High) explores friendship, religious themes, and prejudice & racism — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
  • Kids drawn to stories about friendship, religious themes, prejudice & racism.

Maybe not for

  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

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

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

ISBN
9780613947633
Publisher
Tandem Library
Published
January 1999
Type
Fiction

Subjects

ReligiousChristianSocial IssuesFriendshipPrejudice & RacismSocial Situations