Double you
Shane Peacock
Double you
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Shane Peacock
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
The salty breeze mixes with the hum of distant waves as Adam steps onto the sandy shores of Bermuda. Every step pulls him deeper into a thrilling quest that winds through Jamaica and bustling New York City. With each clue uncovered, the mystery of his grandfather’s past grows more tangled—and more unforgettable.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade adventure follows Adam as he journeys from Bermuda to Jamaica and New York to uncover the truth about his grandfather. Suitable for readers aged 9-12, the story combines exploration with themes of family and self-discovery. Parents should note the book features mild peril appropriate for this age group.
Why we rated Double you 11LE
Double you is written at a Level 6 reading level across 256 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Double you works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Double you 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 you explores adventure, voyages and travels, family, and coming of age — 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 adventure, voyages and travels, family.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781459805347
- Pages
- 256
- Publisher
- Seven Sequels
- Published
- 2014
- Type
- Fiction