School Days (Spenser)

Robert B. Parker

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School Days (Spenser)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Robert B. Parker

Spenser

Reading Level 3-4 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 13+ Heads Up

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 — Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Fear & Anxiety Realistic Violence Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

6/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
8
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

320 pages
52,828 words
5h 52m read-aloud
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

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