Fault Line
Janet Tashjian
Fault Line
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Janet Tashjian
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
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 — EmotionalHeavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780805080636
- Pages
- 256
- Publisher
- Macmillan
- Published
- April 4, 2006
- Type
- Fiction