Facsimile
Vicki L. Weavil
Facsimile
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Vicki L. Weavil
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Anna-Maria races through the wild forests of planet Eco, her heart pounding as she guides the young naturalist, Dace. Suddenly, a startling discovery stops them in their tracks—something alive, something not human, is out there. What will she choose when everything she knows is turned upside down?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Facsimile follows 17-year-old Anna-Maria as she embarks on a mission to escort a naturalist through the untamed wilderness of a partially terraformed planet. The story explores themes of adventure, self-discovery, and environmental mystery, suitable for readers aged 9-12. While the narrative contains suspense and moments of danger, it remains appropriate for middle-grade audiences.
Why we rated Facsimile 11LE
Facsimile is written at a Level 6 reading level across 258 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Facsimile works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Facsimile as 11LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Facsimile explores adventure, coming of age, science & nature, fantasy world-building, and young women — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, coming of age, science & nature.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781942664468
- Pages
- 258
- Publisher
- Month9books
- Published
- 2015
- Type
- Fiction