What reading level is Scum?

Scum by James C. Dekker is at a Level 3-4 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Scum appropriate for?

Scum is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Very Intense" (5/5). Content flags: Child Abuse, Sexual Assault, Rape Mentioned, Physical Danger, Torture, Bullying, Illness & Injury.

Scum is fiction — Juvenile Fiction. Part of the Orca Soundings series.

How many pages is Scum?

Scum by James C. Dekker is 95 pages (approximately 14,309 words).

Scum

James C. Dekker

Scum

Q: Does Scum have any content warnings?

Scum has a content intensity rating of "Very Intense" (5/5). Content flags include: Child Abuse, Sexual Assault, Rape Mentioned, Physical Danger, Torture, Bullying, Illness & Injury. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by James C. Dekker

Orca Soundings

Reading Level 3-4 Very Intense (Lvl 5) Ages 13+ Mature Content

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.

Themes

Mystery FamilyCrimeSurvival

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 book with very intense content intensity. Note: content intensity (Very Intense) exceeds what the reading level might suggest. Content themes include child abuse, sexual assault, rape mentioned. Written for readers ages 13+.