My father's son
Terri Fields
My father's son
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Terri Fields
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
When a series of brutal murders shakes his town, Kevin is forced to confront a terrifying truth: could his own father be the criminal behind the crimes? As suspicion grows, Kevin grapples with loyalty and fear while uncovering unsettling secrets about his family and himself.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include fear & anxiety, family change, physical danger. 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
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
5/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781596433496
- Pages
- 274
- Publisher
- Macmillan
- Published
- 2008
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 56,847
- Read-Aloud
- ~6h 19m
- Text Density
- Standard