Shift

Em Bailey

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Shift

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Em Bailey

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

Olive struggles with her mental health while navigating the complicated dynamics at school, especially when a mysterious new student arrives with a dark reputation. As her former best friend grows closer to this newcomer, Olive must decide who to trust and how to face her own fears. Secrets and uneasy alliances make every day unpredictable.

Themes

Mental HealthFriendshipHigh SchoolTrustOrphanhood

Quick Assessment

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

Mental Health Profanity
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

73,170 words
8h 8m read-aloud
ISBN
9781606843581
Publisher
Egmont USA
Published
2012
Type
Fiction
Word Count
73,170
Read-Aloud
~8h 8m

Subjects

Mental IllnessInterpersonal RelationsHigh SchoolsSchoolsOrphansPopularity