Little Brother

Cory Doctorow

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Little Brother

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Cory Doctorow

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 5th 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

When government surveillance tightens, a tech-savvy teen fights back using his skills and courage to protect his freedom and those he cares about. This thrilling story explores the power of resistance and the importance of standing up for privacy in a world that watches every move.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include realistic violence, physical danger, fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 13+.

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

Realistic Violence Physical Danger Fear & Anxiety Social Justice
Data confidence: high

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
3
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
7
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

384 pages
106,188 words
11h 48m read-aloud
ISBN
9780765319852
Pages
384
Publisher
Macmillan
Published
April 29, 2008
Type
Fiction
Word Count
106,188
Lexile
900L
Read-Aloud
~11h 48m
Text Density
Dense

Genres

Subjects

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People

cory doctorowMarcus Yallow

Places

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