Silent witness

Patricia H. Rushford

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Silent witness

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Patricia H. Rushford

Jennie McGrady Mysteries

Reading Level 4-5 Very Intense (Lvl 5) 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 very intense with mature or graphic material.

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About This Book

Jennie teams up with Sarah to unravel the secrets behind her father's mysterious death amid the backdrop of dolphin research in Florida. As they dig deeper, they face dark challenges that test their courage and resolve. Their quest uncovers hidden dangers and truths that change their lives forever.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with very intense content intensity. Note: content intensity (Very Intense) exceeds what the reading level might suggest. Content themes include child abuse, emotional: loss & grief, emotional: fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 5 — Very Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Graphic or sustained depictions of trauma, violence, or mature content.

Content Flags

Child Abuse Emotional: Loss & Grief Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Emotional: Mental Health Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery Physical/Safety: Physical Danger Physical/Safety: Substance Use Physical/Safety: Sexual Assault Social: Addiction Social: Stalking
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

6/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
10
Narrative Pace
3
Theme Richness
10
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

175 pages
44,578 words
4h 57m read-aloud
ISBN
1556613326
Pages
175
Publisher
Bethany House
Published
1993
Type
Fiction
Word Count
44,578
Read-Aloud
~4h 57m
Text Density
Dense

Genres

Subjects

McGrady, JennieMurderDolphinsChristian LifeMystery and Detective Stories