Sensational

Jodie Lynn Zdrok

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Sensational

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Historical Thriller in 19th Century Paris

by Jodie Lynn Zdrok

Reading Level 7 12ME Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

What if you could see inside the minds of killers? Nathalie Baudin, a young reporter in 1889 Paris, uses her eerie gift to uncover dark secrets at the world’s grandest fair. But when beheadings start turning the city’s marvels into chilling crime scenes, can she stop the killer before she becomes the next victim?

Themes

HistoricalParanormalMysteryFriendshipYoung Adult Fiction

Quick Assessment

Set in 1889 Paris during the Exposition Universelle, this young adult novel follows eighteen-year-old Nathalie Baudin, who has supernatural visions that help her investigate a series of gruesome murders. The story blends historical setting with paranormal mystery and explores themes of trauma and friendship. Suitable for teens 13 and older, it contains mature themes including violence and death, which are integral to the plot.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Moderate
Social
Clear
Thematic
Moderate

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Violence Death
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

304 pages
ISBN
9780765399700
Pages
304
Publisher
Macmillan + ORM
Published
2020
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Young Adult Fiction, Historical, EuropeYoung Adult Fiction, Paranormal, Occult & SupernaturalYoung Adult Fiction, Mysteries & Detective Stories