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Hunting November

Adriana Mather

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Hunting November

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Adriana Mather

Killing November

Reading Level 6-7 11MP Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th 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

November, trained in secret spy skills at the enigmatic Academy Absconditi, is on a relentless quest to locate her missing father. Facing danger and uncovering secrets, she navigates a thrilling world of espionage and mystery. Her determination drives her through challenges that test her courage and wit.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6-7 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include mild profanity, mild violence, alcohol use. Written for readers ages 13+.

Why we rated Hunting November 11MP

Hunting November is written at a Level 6-7 reading level across 432 pages (approximately 118,008 words). Strong independent readers around grade 7.1 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Hunting November works for readers up to grade 8.1.

Read aloud, Hunting November runs about 13.1 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.

We rate Hunting November as 11MP ("Moderate — Physical") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from physical peril, social complexity — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Profanity, Mild Violence, Alcohol Use.

Thematically, Hunting November explores adventure, mystery, family, and coming of age — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Readers who like a steady plot with enough momentum to keep pages turning.
  • Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
  • Kids drawn to stories about adventure, mystery, family.

Maybe not for

  • ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
  • ! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11MP — Moderate — Physical
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Moderate
Social
Moderate
Thematic
Clear

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

Content Flags

Mild Profanity Mild Violence Alcohol Use
Data confidence: standard

Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
3
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

432 pages
118,008 words
13h 7m read-aloud
ISBN
9780525579120
Pages
432
Publisher
Knopf Books for Young Readers
Published
May 05, 2020
Type
Fiction
Word Count
118,008
Read-Aloud
~13h 7m
Text Density
Dense