Guilty!

Diana G. Gallagher

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Guilty!

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Diana G. Gallagher

Claudia Cristina Cortez

Reading Level 3-4 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 3rd 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

At thirteen, Claudia discovers how tricky fairness can be when she and her friend Monica are wrongly blamed for stealing money at school. As classmates jump to conclusions, Claudia must navigate misunderstandings and prove her innocence while learning about justice. This story captures the challenges of friendship and standing up for what's right.

Themes

FriendshipSchool & EducationSocial JusticeGirls & Women

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, bullying. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Bullying
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

6/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8
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Details

Book Length

77 pages
8,509 words
57m read-aloud
ISBN
9781598898385
Pages
77
Publisher
Capstone
Published
September 2007
Type
Fiction
Word Count
8,509
Read-Aloud
~57 min
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Social IssuesFriendshipGirls & WomenSchool & EducationJusticeMiddle SchoolsStealing