Fractured
Teri Terry
Fractured
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Teri Terry
The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Kyla remembers things no one else does—things that could change everything. Was she really a terrorist, or is someone trying to make her believe that? Her memories might be shattered, but the truth is worth fighting for.
Quick Assessment
Fractured is a science fiction novel suitable for middle-grade readers that explores themes of memory, identity, and trust. It follows Kyla, a girl piecing together her past after being 'slated,' raising questions about self-discovery and the reliability of memory. Parents should note the book involves some suspenseful and complex themes suitable for ages 9-12.
Why we rated Fractured 12LE
Fractured is written at a Level 7 reading level across 330 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Fractured works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate Fractured as 12LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Fractured explores science & nature, mystery, coming of age, and identity & self-discovery — 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 science & nature, mystery, coming of age.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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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
- 9780399161735
- Pages
- 330
- Publisher
- Nancy Paulsen Books
- Published
- 2013
- Type
- Fiction