Mind-call

Wilanne Schneider Belden

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Mind-call

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Wilanne Schneider Belden

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th 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

The sharp crack of breaking glass fills the air as the ground trembles beneath your feet. Suddenly, you see flashes of the future — but can you change what’s coming? When danger lurks close, every decision feels like a race against time and trust.

Quick Assessment

Set after a powerful earthquake, this middle-grade science fiction novel follows gifted children with precognitive abilities as they navigate threats from dangerous relatives. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story explores themes of extrasensory perception and family tension, with mild peril and suspense. Parents should note the presence of intense family conflict and moments of danger but no graphic content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Moderate
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

246 pages
ISBN
0689307969
Pages
246
Publisher
Atheneum Books
Published
1981
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Extrasensory PerceptionScience Fiction