Hit and Run

Robert Lawrence Stine

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Hit and Run

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Robert Lawrence Stine

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

The screech of tires shreds the quiet night air, and a sudden silence falls. A heavy, awful stillness settles as the friends face a secret that could change everything. Fear and friendship collide in a moment none of them will ever forget.

Themes

Horror & Ghost StoriesFriendshipTraffic AccidentsComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This horror story for teens explores the aftermath of a tragic traffic accident involving four friends who must grapple with guilt and secrecy. Suitable for ages 13 and up, the book contains themes of death, moral dilemmas, and friendship under pressure. Parents should be aware of intense emotional moments and the serious nature of the accident.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Death & Grief Fear & Anxiety Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

176 pages
ISBN
9780785744573
Pages
176
Publisher
Turtleback Books
Published
October 1999
Type
Fiction

Subjects

Horror & Ghost StoriesTraffic AccidentsFriendshipHorrorSecretsHit-and-run DriversHorror StoriesHorror Fiction