Nothing but the truth

Emily Blake

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Nothing but the truth

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Emily Blake

Little Secrets

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 11+ Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for older middle graders (ages 11+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Alison faces the challenges that come after her mother's trial, while Chad embarks on a journey to rediscover his forgotten past. Meanwhile, Tom works hard to heal their friendships and reunite the group. Together, they navigate difficult emotions and find strength in each other.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include loss & grief, identity & self-discovery. Written for readers ages 11+.

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

Loss & Grief Identity & Self-Discovery
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

4/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

6/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

220 pages
33,773 words
3h 45m read-aloud
ISBN
9780439867214
Pages
220
Publisher
Scholastic Paperbacks
Published
2008
Type
Fiction
Word Count
33,773
Read-Aloud
~3h 45m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Amnesia

Subjects

Friendship