Etched in Lies

A. M. Hughes

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Etched in Lies

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by A. M. Hughes

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

The sharp scent of ink fills the air as secrets are scribbled onto crumpled pages. Every whisper and shadow hides a truth someone wants to keep buried. What happens when the lies start to unravel, leaving hearts exposed and trust shattered?

Quick Assessment

Etched in Lies follows a middle-grade protagonist on a journey to uncover painful truths hidden beneath layers of deception. Suitable for ages 9-12, this fiction book explores themes of trust and resilience with sensitivity. Parents should note the story involves emotional challenges related to secrets and honesty.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

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

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

248 pages
ISBN
9781782799566
Pages
248
Publisher
Lodestone Books
Published
2015
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

LiarsPainInjuryYoung Adult Fiction