Projection
Risa Green
Projection
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Risa Green
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Octavia's breath catches as footsteps echo behind her, the cold night wrapping tight like a secret. Suddenly, a shadow strikes—silence falls. Gretchen stares at the empty doorway, her heart pounding—who could have done this, and why now?
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade mystery revolves around Gretchen, a girl determined to uncover the truth behind her mother's murder within a secret society that protects an ancient power called the Plotinus Ability. The story blends elements of fantasy and detective work, suitable for ages 9-12, with some suspense and mild peril. Parents should note themes of secret societies, murder, and astral projection, but the content is appropriate for middle-grade readers.
Why we rated Projection 11ME
Projection is written at a Level 6 reading level across 282 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Projection works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Projection as 11ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, thematic difficulty — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.
Thematically, Projection explores mystery, adventure, fantasy world-building, and family — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about mystery, adventure, fantasy world-building.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781616952006
- Pages
- 282
- Publisher
- Soho Teen
- Published
- 2013
- Type
- Fiction