Shift

Jennifer Bradbury

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Shift

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jennifer Bradbury

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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

After their high school graduation, best friends Chris and Win set out on a daring bike journey across the country, but when only one comes back, a mystery unfolds that draws the FBI into their story. Secrets and friendship collide as the truth behind their adventure is uncovered.

Themes

FriendshipAdventureSocial Issues

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include fear & anxiety, loss & grief, physical danger. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Content Flags

Fear & Anxiety Loss & Grief Physical Danger
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

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
4
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

256 pages
58,401 words
6h 29m read-aloud
ISBN
9781416947325
Pages
256
Publisher
Atheneum
Published
May 20, 2008
Type
Fiction
Word Count
58,401
Read-Aloud
~6h 29m
Text Density
Standard

Subjects

Action & AdventureSocial IssuesFriendshipSports & RecreationSocial SituationsYoung Adult FictionBicycles and BicyclingMissing PersonsTravelBest FriendsCyclingBicycles