Put a lid on it
Donald E. Westlake
Put a lid on it
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Donald E. Westlake
The text is written at a 5th 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
Meehan, a skilled thief facing serious legal trouble, is given a daring chance to clear his name. He's tasked with breaking into a high-stakes political campaign to steal a secret tape that could change everything. As the pressure mounts, Meehan must decide how far he’s willing to go for freedom.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include physical danger, realistic violence, crime. Written for readers ages 13+.
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
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0892967188
- Pages
- 247
- Publisher
- Grand Central Pub
- Published
- 2002
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 60,756
- Read-Aloud
- ~6h 45m
- Text Density
- Standard