Fatality

Caroline B. Cooney

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Fatality

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Caroline B. Cooney

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

A high school diary holds secrets that could unlock the mystery behind a long-unsolved murder. As clues emerge, the pieces begin to fit together, leading to unexpected revelations and a thrilling investigation. Dive into a suspenseful tale where every entry brings the truth closer to light.

Themes

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include mystery, emotional: fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Content Flags

Mystery Emotional: Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

198 pages
45,181 words
5h 1m read-aloud
ISBN
0439135249
Pages
198
Publisher
Scholastic Paperbacks
Published
2001
Type
Fiction
Word Count
45,181
Read-Aloud
~5h 1m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Detective and Mystery Stories