If You Find Me

Emily Murdoch

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If You Find Me

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

What Happens in the Woods, Stays in the Woods...

by Emily Murdoch

Reading Level 7 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

What if the woods held secrets so big, they could change everything? Carey has lived hidden away with her little sister and mom, trying to keep their world safe and quiet. But when strangers come, will Carey’s secret stay hidden or break free?

Quick Assessment

If You Find Me is a middle-grade novel about a young girl named Carey who lives a challenging life in the woods with her drug-addicted mother and younger sister. The story explores themes of survival, family struggles, and resilience, suitable for ages 9-12. Parents should be aware that the book deals with child abuse and addiction in a sensitive manner.

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

Child Abuse Substance Use Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

320 pages
ISBN
9781780621531
Pages
320
Publisher
Orion Children's Books
Published
2014
Type
Fiction

Genres

Forests and forestry

Subjects

SistersChild AbuseFamily LifeTennesseeKidnappingTeenagerHigh SchoolRapeFoundlingsAbused ChildrenFamily SecretsYoung Adult FictionParental KidnappingChildren of Mentally Ill MothersSelective MutismSiblingsSecretsTeen FictionForests and ForestrySurvival

Places

Tennessee