Liar & spy

Rebecca Stead

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Liar & spy

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Rebecca Stead

Reading Level 3-4 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Heads Up

The text is written at a 3rd 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

Georges, a seventh grader, navigates life in a new apartment while facing challenges at school and changes at home. When a mysterious boy enlists his help in spying on a neighbor, Georges embarks on an unexpected adventure filled with secrets and friendship. Together, they uncover truths that teach them about trust and resilience.

Themes

FriendshipFamilySocial IssuesMiddle SchoolMysteryAdventure

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include bullying, mild peril, profanity. Written for readers ages 9-12.

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

Bullying Mild Peril Profanity Family Change
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
10
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
5

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Details

ISBN
9780385737432
Publisher
Wendy Lamb Books
Published
2012
Type
Fiction

Subjects

Social IssuesGeneralMiddle SchoolsSchoolsApartment HousesSpiesFamily LifeFamiliesBrooklynN.y.)

Places

Brooklyn