Fade-Outs (Optima Large Print Books)
Robert Colby, Phil Garrison, Robert Middleton
Fade-Outs (Optima Large Print Books)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Robert Colby, Phil Garrison, Robert Middleton
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
This book flips the script on what you think you know about fading away — not just on stage, but in life. Characters face moments where disappearing feels like the only option, but those choices reveal powerful truths. What happens when stepping back is actually the biggest step forward?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Fade-Outs is a young adult fiction novel suitable for readers aged 13 to 18, with a reading level around grade 4.5. It explores themes of identity, choice, and personal growth through relatable characters navigating complex emotions. Parents should note the book deals with moments of emotional challenge but presents them in an accessible and thoughtful way.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780822433361
- Pages
- 135
- Publisher
- Lake Publishing Company
- Published
- March 1989
- Type
- Fiction