Like Father, Like Son (Passages to Suspense Hi: Lo Novels)
Anne E. Schraff
Like Father, Like Son (Passages to Suspense Hi: Lo Novels)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Anne E. Schraff
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
What if the secrets lurking next door were more dangerous than you ever imagined? Ric stumbles upon a mysterious grave and a man badly hurt in an alley, but these chilling discoveries are only the start. Can he uncover the truth before the terror closes in?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This suspenseful young adult novel follows Ric as he uncovers unsettling mysteries in his neighborhood, including a hidden grave and a violent attack. Suitable for readers aged 13-18, the story explores themes of danger and courage without graphic content. Parents should note the presence of suspense and mild peril consistent with the genre.
Why we rated Like Father, Like Son (Passages to Suspense Hi: Lo Novels) 9ME
Like Father, Like Son (Passages to Suspense Hi: Lo Novels) is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 137 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Like Father, Like Son (Passages to Suspense Hi: Lo Novels) works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Like Father, Like Son (Passages to Suspense Hi: Lo Novels) as 9ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.
Thematically, Like Father, Like Son (Passages to Suspense Hi: Lo Novels) explores suspense, mystery, adventure, and coming of age — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about suspense, mystery, adventure.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780780765290
- Pages
- 137
- Publisher
- Passages Novels
- Published
- August 1997
- Type
- Fiction