Shift
Jeri Smith-Ready
Shift
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Jeri Smith-Ready
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.
Themes
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 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
4/10A 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
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781416994084
- Pages
- 367
- Publisher
- Simon Pulse
- Published
- 2011
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 84,965
- Read-Aloud
- ~9h 26m
- Text Density
- Standard