Fault Line

Janet Tashjian

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Fault Line

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Janet Tashjian

Reading Level 6 11IE Ages 13+ Heads Up

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: Becky thinks she’s found the perfect guy, but behind the smiles and jokes, things start to feel very wrong. As she navigates love and pain, every choice pulls her deeper into a hidden struggle... but that’s only the beginning.

Themes

Coming of AgeRomanceSocial IssuesMental Health

Quick Assessment

This young adult novel explores the difficult topic of abusive relationships through the story of Becky, a seventeen-year-old aspiring comic. It addresses themes of mental and physical abuse in a way suitable for older teens, providing a realistic look at the complexities of unhealthy relationships. Parents should be aware of the mature content related to emotional and physical abuse.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11IE — Intense — Emotional
Emotional
Intense
Physical
Moderate
Social
Moderate
Thematic
Light

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Physical & Emotional Abuse
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
8
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

256 pages
ISBN
9780805080636
Pages
256
Publisher
Macmillan
Published
April 4, 2006
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Social IssuesDating & SexYoung Adult FictionPhysical & Emotional AbuseViolenceSocial SituationsComediansDatingAbused Women