Point of Departure

Laurie Breton

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Point of Departure

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Laurie Breton

Reading Level 7 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

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?

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 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Mystery Emotional: Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

377 pages
ISBN
9789993827184
Pages
377
Publisher
MIRA
Published
October 1988
Type
Fiction

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