Extremities: Stories of Death, Murder, and Revenge
David Lubar
Extremities: Stories of Death, Murder, and Revenge
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Stories of Death, Murder, and Revenge
by David Lubar
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.
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About This Book
Here's a secret: behind everyday life hides a world where justice can be dark and revenge can come in the most unexpected ways. High school girls plot against a cruel teacher, ancient creatures hunt their prey, and mysterious ships sail into the unknown—but that's only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This collection of thirteen dark and thrilling short stories by David Lubar explores themes of death, murder, and revenge targeted at a young adult audience. Suitable for teens aged 13-18, the book contains mature themes including violence and suspense, making it best for readers comfortable with horror elements. Parents should be aware of its intense content and discuss these themes with their teens as appropriate.
Why we rated Extremities: Stories of Death, Murder, and Revenge 11IP
Extremities: Stories of Death, Murder, and Revenge is written at a Level 6 reading level across 208 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Extremities: Stories of Death, Murder, and Revenge works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Extremities: Stories of Death, Murder, and Revenge as 11IP ("Intense — Physical") because the content sits in the "Intense" range — intense conflict including peril, frightening scenes, or emotionally heavy themes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril, thematic difficulty — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Violence, Dark Themes.
Thematically, Extremities: Stories of Death, Murder, and Revenge explores horror, young adult fiction, short stories, revenge, and death — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about horror, young adult fiction, short stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Sensitive readers who get overwhelmed by intense conflict or scary scenes.
- ! Children younger than 13+ — the content intensity is above what most younger kids can process comfortably.
- ! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11IP — Intense — PhysicalHeavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.
Content Flags
Was our "Intense" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781466814608
- Pages
- 208
- Publisher
- Tor Teen
- Published
- Jul 23, 2013
- Type
- Fiction