Point of Departure
Laurie Breton
Point of Departure
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Laurie Breton
The text is written at a 7th 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
Kaye Winslow steps out to show a fancy new house, but then... she disappears without a trace. Her phone and credit cards are left behind, and a strange man’s body is found nearby. Who could want to hurt Kaye, and where has she gone?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This thrilling mystery follows the sudden disappearance of a successful Boston realtor, Kaye Winslow, and the ensuing police investigation uncovering her hidden secrets. Suitable for teens aged 13 and up, the story includes themes of suspense, potential crime, and complex adult relationships. Parents should note some references to crime and implied danger but no graphic content.
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
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9789993827184
- Pages
- 377
- Publisher
- MIRA
- Published
- October 1988
- Type
- Fiction