Shattered

Scott Wallens

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Shattered

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Scott Wallens

Sevens

Reading Level 4-5 Very Intense (Lvl 5) Ages 13+ Heads Up

The text is written at a 4th 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

Years after a devastating event drove them apart, old connections resurface, forcing them to confront dark secrets and dangerous threats. As they face haunting memories and relentless torment, their courage is tested in a chilling battle for survival. This gripping tale dives deep into fear, pain, and the strength needed to endure.

Themes

FriendshipSurvivalPsychological ThrillerMysteryTrauma Recovery

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with very intense content intensity. Note: content intensity (Very Intense) exceeds what the reading level might suggest. Content themes include emotional: fear & anxiety, emotional: bullying, physical/safety: physical danger. Written for readers ages 13+.

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

Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Emotional: Bullying Physical/Safety: Physical Danger Physical/Safety: Graphic Violence Physical/Safety: Torture Physical/Safety: Body Horror Physical/Safety: Mutilation Physical/Safety: Shaving/Cutting Social: Stalking Social: Gaslighting
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

4/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
10
Narrative Pace
3
Theme Richness
10
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

201 pages
50,888 words
5h 39m read-aloud
ISBN
0142300985
Pages
201
Publisher
Puffin
Published
2002
Type
Fiction
Word Count
50,888
Read-Aloud
~5h 39m
Text Density
Dense

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