Every secret thing

Laura Lippman

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Every secret thing

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Laura Lippman

Reading Level 8 12IE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 8th 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 street is quiet, but then two girls spot something strange—a stroller, left all alone with a baby inside. Suddenly, everything changes in an instant, and the mystery deepens. Who left the baby, and what secrets will come to light next?

Themes

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction explores the aftermath of a shocking event involving two girls and an abandoned infant, leading to lasting impacts on several families. Seven years later, the story follows the girls as they reenter society while a new disappearance raises fresh questions. The book addresses mature themes such as crime, family trauma, and justice, suitable for readers aged 9-12 with guidance.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12IE — Intense — Emotional
Emotional
Intense
Physical
Light
Social
Moderate
Thematic
Moderate

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

Content Flags

Missing Children Crime Family Trauma
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
7
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
7
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

410 pages
ISBN
9780060506681
Pages
410
Publisher
Avon
Published
2004
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Ex-convictsPoliceMissing ChildrenPolicewomenKevin InfanteSuspenseLarge Type BooksInfanteKevinBaltimoreMissing PersonsCriminalsMothers and DaughtersSecretsMystery FictionChildrenCrimes Against

Places

Baltimore (Md.)MarylandBaltimore