Shifting

Bethany Wiggins

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Shifting

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Bethany Wiggins

Reading Level 4-5 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 13+ Heads Up

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

Seventeen-year-old Maggie, who has lived in many foster homes, struggles to graduate high school while fighting to overcome her tough reputation. When mysterious and dangerous Navajo Skinwalkers threaten her community, Maggie must find strength she never knew she had. This gripping story blends real-life challenges with supernatural suspense.

Themes

Foster CareIndigenous CultureSupernaturalComing of AgeIdentity & Self-Discovery

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include violence, sexual references, foster home care. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 4 — Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Violence Sexual References Foster Home Care Supernatural Violence
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
8
Narrative Pace
3
Theme Richness
9
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

356 pages
91,471 words
10h 10m read-aloud
ISBN
9780802722805
Pages
356
Publisher
Walker & Co.
Published
2011
Type
Fiction
Word Count
91,471
Read-Aloud
~10h 10m
Text Density
Dense

Subjects

Indians of North AmericaFoster Home CareNavajo IndiansSupernaturalShapeshiftingHigh SchoolsSchools

Places

New Mexico