What reading level is Play Dead?

Play Dead by Jane B. Mason, Sarah Hines-Stephens is at a Level 3-4 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What genre is Play Dead?

Play Dead is fiction — Juvenile Fiction. Part of the Dog and His Girl Mysteries series.

How many pages is Play Dead?

Play Dead by Jane B. Mason, Sarah Hines-Stephens is 202 pages (approximately 35,968 words).

Play Dead

Jane B. Mason, Sarah Hines-Stephens

Play Dead

Q: What age is Play Dead appropriate for?

Play Dead is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Intense" (4/5). Content flags: Gaslighting, Drug Use, Drugged, Physical Restraint, Mouth Covered, Eye Mutilation, Excessive Gore, Shaving/Cutting, Unconsciousness, Graphic Violence.

Q: Does Play Dead have any content warnings?

Play Dead has a content intensity rating of "Intense" (4/5). Content flags include: Gaslighting, Drug Use, Drugged, Physical Restraint, Mouth Covered, Eye Mutilation, Excessive Gore, Shaving/Cutting, Unconsciousness, Graphic Violence. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jane B. Mason, Sarah Hines-Stephens

Dog and His Girl Mysteries

Reading Level 3-4 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 9-12 Heads Up

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

Twelve-year-old Cassie teams up with her retired police dog, Dodge, to unravel the mystery behind the sudden disappearance of the town’s wealthiest man. Together, they follow clues and face chilling dangers that reveal dark secrets and unexpected suspects. Their adventure is filled with suspense, testing their courage and friendship every step of the way.

Themes

Friendship Mystery Adventure Family

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 book with intense content intensity. Note: content intensity (Intense) exceeds what the reading level might suggest. Content themes include gaslighting, drug use, drugged. Written for readers ages 9-12.