What reading level is Promise Me?

Promise Me by Harlan Coben is at a Level 8 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Promise Me appropriate for?

Promise Me is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Promise Me?

Promise Me is fiction — Fiction.

Does Promise Me have any content warnings?

Promise Me has a HootRating of 12ME (Moderate — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Promise Me?

Promise Me by Harlan Coben is 613 pages.

Promise Me

Harlan Coben

Promise Me

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Harlan Coben

Reading Level 8 12ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 8th 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

What would you do if you tried to help someone and they suddenly vanished? Myron Bolitar, a sports agent, gives a ride to a girl to keep her safe from danger, but then she disappears without a trace. Now, he must unravel the mystery to clear his name and find out what really happened.

Themes

MysterySuspenseFriendship Adventure

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade mystery follows sports agent Myron Bolitar as he tries to protect a young girl from harm, only for her to go missing. The story explores themes of trust, courage, and suspense suitable for readers aged 9-12, with some tense moments involving disappearance and investigation. Parents should be aware of the mystery and suspense elements, though there is no graphic content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12ME — Moderate — Emotional

Emotional

Moderate ←

Physical

Light

Social

Light

Thematic

Moderate

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

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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Details

Book Length

613 pages

ISBN: 9780786285617
Pages: 613
Publisher: Thorndike Press
Published: May 10, 2006
Type: Fiction

Genres

Fiction

Subjects

Sports AgentsMissing ChildrenMystery/ DetectiveMystery/SuspenseSuspenseMystery & DetectiveBolitar, MyronMissing Children in FictionDetective and Mystery StoriesOpen Library Staff PicksCrimes AgainstTeenage GirlsSports Agents in FictionMyron BolitarTeenage Girls in FictionLarge Type BooksBolitarMyronMysteryMissingEdgar Award-winnerAgentDrunk DrivingShamus Award-winnerMissing PersonsLitterature AmericaineTraductions FrancʹaisesEnfants DisparusRoman Policier Noir AmericainRomans, NouvellesRomans PoliciersRoman PolicierRoman SuspensAgents D'affairesYoung WomenDrinking & DrivingChaperoneHigh School PromAdolescentesCrimes Contre

People

Myron BolitarWinEsperanzaMyron Bolitar (Fictitious character)

Places

ManhattanNew JerseyMiami