Shelter
Harlan Coben
Shelter
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Harlan Coben
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 your uncle suddenly became your guardian after a mysterious accident? Myron Bolitar never expected to take care of his teenage nephew, especially when secrets start swirling around their new school. Can they uncover the truth behind a disappearance before it's too late?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Shelter by Harlan Coben is a young adult thriller about Myron Bolitar, who becomes the guardian of his nephew after his brother's untimely death. The story explores themes of family, loss, and mystery, with some suspenseful moments suitable for teens aged 13 and up. Parents should note the presence of a missing persons storyline and themes of estranged family relationships.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
5/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781780621180
- Pages
- 304
- Publisher
- Orion Publishing Group, Limited
- Published
- 2011
- Type
- Fiction