Early autumn

Robert B. Parker

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Early autumn

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Robert B. Parker

Sunny Randall

Reading Level 3-4 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Heads Up

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

After a painful divorce, a young boy is caught in a dangerous tug-of-war between his parents, with hired thugs and risky kidnappings. A determined protector steps in to teach the boy survival skills in the wild Maine woods, facing serious threats to keep him safe. Together, they navigate a tense battle where courage and cleverness are their best weapons.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include physical danger, mild peril. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Content Flags

Physical Danger Mild Peril
Data confidence: high

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

221 pages
50,229 words
5h 35m read-aloud
ISBN
0440122147
Pages
221
Publisher
Berkley Books
Published
1981
Type
Fiction
Word Count
50,229
Lexile
570L
Read-Aloud
~5h 35m
Text Density
Standard

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