Shift

Jeri Smith-Ready

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Shift

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jeri Smith-Ready

Shade Trilogy

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

Sixteen-year-old Aura's life gets turned upside down when Logan comes back as a ghost, stirring up feelings and challenges, especially with her growing bond with Zachary. Together, they uncover a shocking secret that Logan might be able to cross back into the living world. Amid mysteries and emotions, Aura must navigate love, loss, and the supernatural forces around her.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include profanity, romantic content. 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

Profanity Romantic Content
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

4/10

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

367 pages
84,965 words
9h 26m read-aloud
ISBN
9781416994084
Pages
367
Publisher
Simon Pulse
Published
2011
Type
Fiction
Word Count
84,965
Read-Aloud
~9h 26m
Text Density
Standard

Subjects

BaltimoreGhostsMusiciansSupernaturalGhost StoriesParanormal Fiction