Secrets of the Way

Carolyn Logan

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Secrets of the Way

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Carolyn Logan

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What if your new home held a shadow no one could explain? Lucy feels a dark monster lurking nearby, changing everything she thought she knew. Can she uncover the secrets before it's too late?

Quick Assessment

Secrets of the Way is a young adult mystery set in Australia, following Lucy as she navigates unsettling events after moving to a new place. Suitable for readers aged 13 to 18, the story explores themes of fear, change, and discovery without graphic content. Parents should note the book includes suspenseful moments but remains appropriate for middle school and high school readers.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Fear & Anxiety Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

184 pages
ISBN
9781863680837
Pages
184
Publisher
Fremantle Arts Center Press
Published
1995
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Young Adult FictionMystery and Detective StoriesAustralia