Promises to keep

Maegan Beaumont

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Promises to keep

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

a novel

by Maegan Beaumont

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 if an assassin had a secret weapon inside him that could be his undoing? Michael O'Shea is trapped by a dangerous bioweapon and must trade his freedom to save a kidnapped boy. But when police inspector Sabrina Vaughn finds a mysterious body, the race to uncover the truth becomes even more urgent.

Themes

AssassinsInvestigationMissing childrenBiological weaponsPolicewomenAdventureMystery

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction novel follows Michael O'Shea, an assassin forced to negotiate his freedom by rescuing a kidnapped child, alongside police inspector Sabrina Vaughn. The story explores themes of danger, investigation, and moral complexity suitable for readers aged 9-12. Parents should be aware of content involving bioweapons, kidnapping, and suspenseful situations.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Moderate
Social
Light
Thematic
Moderate

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

Content Flags

Kidnapping Bioweapons Violence
Data confidence: standard

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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

Vocabulary Level
7
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
10
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

446 pages
ISBN
9780738744506
Pages
446
Publisher
Midnight Ink
Published
2015
Type
Fiction

Genres

Assassins

Subjects

AssassinsInvestigationMissing ChildrenBiological WeaponsPolicewomenMurder

People

Sabrina Vaughn (Fictitious character)

Places

San Francisco (Calif.)