Over the edge

Patricia H. Rushford

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Over the edge

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Patricia H. Rushford

Jennie McGrady Mysteries

Reading Level 4-5 Very Intense (Lvl 5) Ages 13+ Heads Up

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is very intense with mature or graphic material.

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About This Book

Ryan is shocked when his best friend is accused of a terrible crime, so he and his girlfriend Jennie dive into a dangerous search to uncover the truth. Facing dark secrets and troubling threats, they must rely on each other to solve the mystery and clear their friend's name. Along the way, they confront harsh realities that challenge their courage and trust.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with very intense content intensity. Note: content intensity (Very Intense) exceeds what the reading level might suggest. Content themes include child abuse, domestic violence, drug use. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 5 — Very Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Graphic or sustained depictions of trauma, violence, or mature content.

Content Flags

Child Abuse Domestic Violence Drug Use Alcohol Abuse Bullying Minor Sexualization Death Major Character Death Obscene Language
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

6/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
10
Narrative Pace
3
Theme Richness
10
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

160 pages
42,902 words
4h 46m read-aloud
ISBN
1556615620
Pages
160
Publisher
Bethany House Publishers
Published
1997
Type
Fiction
Word Count
42,902
Read-Aloud
~4h 46m
Text Density
Dense

Genres

Subjects

McGrady, JennieMurderMystery and Detective Stories