Every secret thing
Laura Lippman
Every secret thing
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Laura Lippman
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 — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780060506681
- Pages
- 410
- Publisher
- Avon
- Published
- 2004
- Type
- Fiction