Holdup (Deborah Brodie Books)
Terri Fields
Holdup (Deborah Brodie Books)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Terri Fields
The text is written at a 5th 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
On a chaotic Saturday night at a bustling Phoenix burger joint, a group of diverse teenagers face an unexpected armed robbery. Each teen’s unique response reveals their courage, fears, and strength in the face of danger. This gripping tale explores how young people confront violence and make tough choices under pressure.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, realistic violence, fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 13+.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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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
- 9781596432192
- Pages
- 163
- Publisher
- Roaring Brook Press
- Published
- April 3, 2007
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 33,102
- Read-Aloud
- ~3h 41m
- Text Density
- Standard