Lonely Below
G. haron davis
Lonely Below
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by G. haron davis
The text is written at a 5th 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
Eva, a Black autistic girl, starts at a mysterious new school where eerie secrets lurk beneath the surface. When ghostly visions hint at a deadly event repeating itself, she must unravel the truth behind a decades-old tragedy before it's too late. Balancing new friendships, dorm life, and revealing her autism, Eva faces both supernatural and personal challenges in a race against time.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include emotional: identity & self-discovery, emotional: fear & anxiety, physical/safety: mild peril. Written for readers ages 9-12.
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
- 9781338825121
- Publisher
- Scholastic Press
- Published
- 2024
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 46,386
- Read-Aloud
- ~5h 9m