Killing Rachel
Anne Cassidy
Killing Rachel
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Anne Cassidy
Murder Notebooks
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
Rose and her stepbrother Joshua delve deeper into mysterious notebooks filled with secret codes, hoping to uncover the truth behind the sudden death of Rose's old friend. Their search might also reveal what happened to Rose's missing mother and Joshua's father, weaving a tangled web of secrets and clues. Together, they face unsettling discoveries that could change everything they thought they knew.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include murder, missing persons, emotional: 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
6/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780802734167
- Pages
- 313
- Publisher
- Walker Books, an imprint of Bloomsbury
- Published
- 2013
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 68,342
- Read-Aloud
- ~7h 36m
- Text Density
- Standard