Little Brother
Cory Doctorow
Little Brother
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Cory Doctorow
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.
Themes
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 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- 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