Forbidden Game, Collector's Omnibus Edition
Lisa Jane Smith
Forbidden Game, Collector's Omnibus Edition
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Lisa Jane Smith
The text is written at a 8th 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
Jenny and her friends are trapped in a dark game they didn’t want to play. Julian, with his electric blue eyes and mysterious powers, watches their every move, waiting for Jenny to give up everything. But can they outsmart the master of the Game before it’s too late?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This young adult horror novel follows Jenny and her friends as they become entangled in a supernatural contest where Jenny's soul is the prize. The story explores themes of fear, friendship, and the struggle against dark forces, suitable for teens 13 and up. Parents should note the intense suspense, supernatural elements, and moments of psychological tension.
Why we rated Forbidden Game, Collector's Omnibus Edition 12IE
Forbidden Game, Collector's Omnibus Edition is written at a Level 8 reading level across 704 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 9.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Forbidden Game, Collector's Omnibus Edition works for readers up to grade 10.0.
We rate Forbidden Game, Collector's Omnibus Edition as 12IE ("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, thematic difficulty — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Supernatural Themes, Psychological Tension.
Thematically, Forbidden Game, Collector's Omnibus Edition explores horror & ghost stories, friendship, adventure, and coming of age — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about horror & ghost stories, friendship, adventure.
Maybe not for
- ! Sensitive readers who get overwhelmed by intense conflict or scary scenes.
- ! Children younger than 13+ — 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
12IE — 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
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780671017163
- Pages
- 704
- Publisher
- Simon Pulse
- Published
- December 1, 1997
- Type
- Fiction