Guilt trip
Stephen Schwandt
Guilt trip
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Stephen Schwandt
The text is written at a 4th 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
Eddie races through the dim backstage corridors, heart pounding as shadows flicker around him. Just when he thinks he’s safe, Angela grabs his arm with a look that chills him to the bone. What secret is hiding in the theater’s dark corners?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade mystery follows Eddie, a high school junior, as he navigates anger and identity while getting caught up in a murder investigation involving a local theater troupe. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story contains suspense and explores themes of self-discovery and mystery without graphic content.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight 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.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0689315570
- Pages
- 184
- Publisher
- Atheneum Books
- Published
- 1990
- Type
- Fiction