Double fault
Jerry B. Jenkins
Double fault
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Jerry B. Jenkins
The text is written at a 6th 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: Bryce Timberline is being blamed for vandalism he didn’t commit, and suddenly, clues about a mysterious plane crash start to surface. Bryce and his twin sister Ashley are about to uncover truths that could change everything—but that’s only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
Double Fault is a middle-grade mystery featuring twins Bryce and Ashley Timberline as they navigate challenges involving family secrets, vandalism, and their Christian faith. Set in Colorado, the story combines adventure with themes of family and personal growth, suitable for readers aged 9-12. Parents should know the book includes mild peril and references to a plane crash but handles these sensitively within a faith-based context.
Why we rated Double fault 11LE
Double fault is written at a Level 6 reading level across 248 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Double fault works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Double fault as 11LE ("Light — Emotional") 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, Double fault explores adventure, mystery, family, christian life, and friendship — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, mystery, family.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
4/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781414301464
- Pages
- 248
- Publisher
- Tyndale Kids
- Published
- 2005
- Type
- Fiction