Screenshot
Donna D. Cooner
Screenshot
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Donna D. Cooner
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
Social media isn’t just fun and games—it can change everything in an instant. When secrets and lies get shared online, trust can shatter faster than you think. This story shows why what you post really matters.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade novel explores the impact of social media on the lives of middle schoolers, focusing on themes of cyberbullying and the challenges of authenticity online. It’s appropriate for ages 9-12 and offers a thoughtful look at how digital interactions affect friendships and self-esteem. Parents should note the presence of bullying but find it handled in a way that invites discussion.
Why we rated Screenshot 11ME
Screenshot is written at a Level 6 reading level across 295 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Screenshot works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Screenshot as 11ME ("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, social complexity — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Bullying, Cyberbullying.
Thematically, Screenshot explores social media, bullying, friendship, and coming of age — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about social media, bullying, 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
11ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780545903998
- Pages
- 295
- Publisher
- Point
- Published
- 2018
- Type
- Fiction