What reading level is Impact?

Impact by James C. Dekker is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What genre is Impact?

Impact is fiction — Juvenile Fiction. Part of the Orca Soundings series.

How many pages is Impact?

Impact by James C. Dekker is 94 pages (approximately 14,143 words).

Impact

James C. Dekker

Impact

Q: What age is Impact appropriate for?

Impact is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Intense" (4/5). Content flags: Death of Major Character, Sacrifice, Family Member Dies, Emotional: Loss & Grief, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Physical/Safety: Injury, Social: Family Change, Emotional: Loneliness, Physical/Safety: Mild Peril, Emotional: Screaming.

Q: Does Impact have any content warnings?

Impact has a content intensity rating of "Intense" (4/5). Content flags include: Death of Major Character, Sacrifice, Family Member Dies, Emotional: Loss & Grief, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Physical/Safety: Injury, Social: Family Change, Emotional: Loneliness, Physical/Safety: Mild Peril, Emotional: Screaming. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by James C. Dekker

Orca Soundings

Reading Level 4-5 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 13+ Heads Up Page-Turner

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

Two years after a tragic loss shatters Jordan's family, the courtroom reveals hidden truths that challenge everything they believed about the incident. As impact statements unfold, secrets surface and Jordan grapples with what really happened and his own role in the unfolding mystery. This powerful story explores the ripple effects of violence and the strength it takes to face the past.

Themes

Family Coming of Age MysteryEmotional GrowthSocial Justice

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include death of major character, sacrifice, family member dies. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 4 — Intense

Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Death of Major Character Sacrifice Family Member Dies Emotional: Loss & Grief Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Physical/Safety: Injury Social: Family Change Emotional: Loneliness Physical/Safety: Mild Peril Emotional: Screaming

Data confidence: standard

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