School Days (Spenser)
Robert B. Parker
School Days (Spenser)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Robert B. Parker
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.
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About This Book
When a young man is accused in a serious school incident, a determined investigator is brought in to uncover the truth. As he digs deeper, he notices the boy's unusual calm about facing such grave consequences, sparking questions about what really happened and why. This gripping story explores justice, trust, and the complexity of youth in difficult times.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 3-4 book with intense content intensity. Note: content intensity (Intense) exceeds what the reading level might suggest. Content themes include fear & anxiety, realistic violence, emotional: identity & self-discovery. Written for readers ages 13+.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 4 — IntenseHeavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.
Content Flags
Was our "Intense" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
6/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780425211342
- Pages
- 320
- Publisher
- Berkley Publishing Group
- Published
- October 3, 2006
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 52,828
- Read-Aloud
- ~5h 52m
- Text Density
- Standard