Put a lid on it

Donald E. Westlake

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Put a lid on it

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Donald E. Westlake

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

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

Political CampaignCrimeThrillerMorality

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 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Content Flags

Physical Danger Realistic Violence Crime
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

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
5
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

247 pages
60,756 words
6h 45m read-aloud
ISBN
0892967188
Pages
247
Publisher
Grand Central Pub
Published
2002
Type
Fiction
Word Count
60,756
Read-Aloud
~6h 45m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

PresidentsElectionPolitical CampaignsBurglary