Janie face to face
Caroline B. Cooney
Janie face to face
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Caroline B. Cooney
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
Janie Johnson has built a new life in New York City, determined to move beyond the shadows of her past. But when a writer tracking her kidnapper reaches out, Janie and those close to her must confront secrets they thought were buried. This journey challenges her identity and tests the bonds of family and trust.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include kidnapping, emotional: identity & self-discovery, emotional: family change. 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
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
5/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
5/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780385742061
- Pages
- 354
- Publisher
- Delacorte Books for Young Readers
- Published
- 2013
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 82,486
- Lexile
- 660L
- Read-Aloud
- ~9h 10m
- Text Density
- Standard