Risk
Fleur Ferris
Risk
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Fleur Ferris
The text is written at a 6th 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
I have a secret about two best friends who meet someone online, but things aren't as simple as they seem. When one friend disappears, the other must dig deeper to uncover a mystery that could change everything—but that's only the beginning.
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade mystery follows best friends Taylor and Sierra as they navigate online friendships and real-world dangers. After Sierra goes missing following a risky online encounter, Taylor faces emotional challenges and moral dilemmas while working to find the truth. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book explores themes of friendship, trust, and safety, with some mature elements related to disappearance and loss.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal 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
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780857986474
- Pages
- 288
- Publisher
- Random House Australia
- Published
- 2015
- Type
- Fiction