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Does the Internet increase the risk of crime?

Lisa Yount

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Does the Internet increase the risk of crime?

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Lisa Yount

Reading Level 4-5 9LS 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

Here's a secret: the Internet isn't just for games and chatting—it can hide some sneaky criminals who want to trick people. But that's only the beginning of the story about how the web can be both a fun place and a risky one.

Themes

Computer crimesInternetSocial JusticeTechnology

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction book explores the risks associated with Internet anonymity and how it can enable crimes like fraud. Suitable for ages 9-12, it presents differing viewpoints on online safety and encourages critical thinking about digital dangers. Parents should note it introduces the concept of computer crime without graphic content.

Why we rated Does the Internet increase the risk of crime? 9LS

Does the Internet increase the risk of crime? is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 109 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Does the Internet increase the risk of crime? works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate Does the Internet increase the risk of crime? as 9LS ("Light — Social") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

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

Thematically, Does the Internet increase the risk of crime? explores computer crimes, internet, social justice, and technology — 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 computer crimes, internet, social justice.

Maybe not for

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

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LS — Light — Social
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Light
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

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

109 pages
ISBN
9780737727074
Pages
109
Publisher
Greenhaven Press, Incorporated
Published
2006
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Computer CrimesInternetCriminalité InformatiqueChildren's Non-fictionComputers