Fix me
Lisa M. Cronkhite
Fix me
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Lisa M. Cronkhite
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 intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.
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About This Book
Pen Wryter’s heart pounds as she slips into the twisted world of Fix, the drug that blurs reality and drags users into vanishing shadows. Every hallucination pulls her deeper, but the real danger is still waiting—someone’s watching, and they want Pen gone. Will she uncover the truth before it's too late?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade mystery follows Pen Wryter as she battles addiction to a dangerous hallucinogenic drug called Fix while trying to unravel the disappearances of other users. The book explores heavy themes such as drug abuse, mental health challenges, and the impact of hallucinations, making it suitable for mature readers within the 9-12 age range. Parents should be aware of the intense subject matter and emotional depth surrounding addiction and mystery elements.
Why we rated Fix me 11IE
Fix me is written at a Level 6 reading level across 205 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Fix me works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Fix me as 11IE ("Intense — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Intense" range — intense conflict including peril, frightening scenes, or emotionally heavy themes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril, social complexity, thematic difficulty — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Drug Abuse, Mental Health, Hallucinations, Disappearance.
Thematically, Fix me explores mystery, mental health, addiction, hallucinations, and suspense — 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 mystery, mental health, addiction.
Maybe not for
- ! Sensitive readers who get overwhelmed by intense conflict or scary scenes.
- ! Children younger than 9-12 — the content intensity is above what most younger kids can process comfortably.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11IE — Intense — EmotionalHeavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.
Content Flags
Was our "Intense" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781635830088
- Pages
- 205
- Publisher
- Flux
- Published
- 2017
- Type
- Fiction