Scum
by James C. Dekker
Orca Soundings
Reading Level 3-4 Very Intense (Lvl 5)
Ages 13+
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is very intense with mature or graphic material.
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About This Book
After her brother Danny's death in a bar robbery, Megan uncovers a darker reality behind his life and the crime. As her family falls apart, she embarks on a dangerous quest to uncover the truth, facing threats that put her own safety at risk. The search reveals hidden secrets and a world where some will go to deadly lengths to keep them buried.
Representation & Themes
MysteryFamilyCrimeSurvival
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 5 — Very Intense Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Graphic or sustained depictions of trauma, violence, or mature content.
Content Flags
Child Abuse Sexual Assault Rape Mentioned Physical Danger Torture Bullying Illness & Injury
Data confidence: standard
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Details
- ISBN
- 9781551439242
- Pages
- 95
- Published
- 2008
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 14,309
Genres
Juvenile Fiction
Subjects
Murder -- FictionBrothers and sisters -- FictionMystery and detective storiesCanada -- Fiction