Hiding
Henry Turner
Hiding
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Henry Turner
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 mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Some kids are masters at going unnoticed, but what happens when one sneaky teen ends up trapped in his ex-girlfriend’s basement? Secrets start slipping out, and the quiet hiding spot turns into a place full of surprises that change everything. This isn’t just about hiding—it’s about discovering the truths that were buried all along.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade psychological thriller follows a teenage boy who finds himself stuck in his ex-girlfriend’s house, uncovering hidden family secrets and personal revelations. The story explores themes of secrecy, family challenges, and adolescent emotions, with a suspenseful tone and a surprising twist. Suitable for readers aged 9-12, it contains mild tension but no graphic content.
Why we rated Hiding 11LE
Hiding is written at a Level 6 reading level across 261 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Hiding works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Hiding as 11LE ("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, Hiding explores secrets, family, friendship, coming of age, and mystery — 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 secrets, family, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — 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
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780544284777
- Pages
- 261
- Publisher
- Clarion Books
- Published
- 2018
- Type
- Fiction