Shadow of Honor (Tom Clancy's Net Force; Young Adults, No. 8)
Tom Clancy
Shadow of Honor (Tom Clancy's Net Force; Young Adults, No. 8)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Tom Clancy
The text is written at a 5th 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
Andy Moore races through the school halls as alarms blare, dodging shadows that seem to follow his every step. His father, a celebrated war hero, might be hiding a dark secret—one that could put everyone in danger. Can Andy uncover the truth before it's too late?
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade thriller follows Andy Moore as he grapples with the possibility that his father, a war hero, may be involved in a serious crime. Set against an escalating school threat, the story balances action and suspense suitable for ages 9–12, with no graphic content but moments of mild peril and tension. Parents should note themes of family loyalty, mystery, and the challenges of trust.
Why we rated Shadow of Honor (Tom Clancy's Net Force; Young Adults, No. 8) 10ME
Shadow of Honor (Tom Clancy's Net Force; Young Adults, No. 8) is written at a Level 5 reading level. Strong independent readers around grade 6.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Shadow of Honor (Tom Clancy's Net Force; Young Adults, No. 8) works for readers up to grade 7.0.
We rate Shadow of Honor (Tom Clancy's Net Force; Young Adults, No. 8) as 10ME ("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, physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.
Thematically, Shadow of Honor (Tom Clancy's Net Force; Young Adults, No. 8) explores adventure, suspense, espionage, and family — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, suspense, espionage.
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
10ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
- ISBN
- 9780613334945
- Publisher
- Turtleback Books
- Published
- October 2001
- Type
- Fiction