Revenge
Gabrielle Lord
Revenge
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Gabrielle Lord
The text is written at a 4th 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
Here's a secret: Cal Ormond's life isn't as calm as it seems. Just when he thinks he can relax with his friends, a chilling message appears—"You have 30 days." But that's only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
Revenge by Gabrielle Lord is a suspenseful young adult novel centered on Cal Ormond, who, despite trying to live a normal life, becomes the target of a mysterious threat. The story involves themes of kidnapping and suspense, suitable for teens aged 13 to 18. Parents should note the tension and suspense elements common in thriller fiction.
Why we rated Revenge 9ME
Revenge is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 193 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Revenge works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Revenge as 9ME ("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, Revenge explores suspense, kidnapping, friendship, and young adult fiction — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about suspense, kidnapping, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9ME — 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
1/10A 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
- 9781610670821
- Pages
- 193
- Publisher
- Kane/Miller Book Publishers
- Published
- 2012
- Type
- Fiction