Over
Annette Carruthers
Over
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Level Aa Leveled Book
by Annette Carruthers
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
The wind howls as the plane tilts sharply, and you grip your seat, heart pounding. Outside, the world blurs beneath swirling clouds. But suddenly, everything goes silent—what happens next?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction book follows a thrilling airborne adventure suitable for readers aged 9 to 12. It features suspenseful moments and mild peril without graphic content. The story encourages engagement through action-packed scenes while remaining age-appropriate.
Why we rated Over 10LP
Over is written at a Level 5 reading level. Strong independent readers around grade 6.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Over works for readers up to grade 7.0.
We rate Over as 10LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Over explores adventure, suspense, and children's fiction — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, suspense, children's fiction.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
10LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
- ISBN
- 9798885370431
- Publisher
- Reading A-Z Publishing House
- Published
- 2022
- Type
- Fiction