Slated
Teri Terry
Slated
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Book Two in the Slated Trilogy
by Teri Terry
The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
What if wiping your memory was the only way to stay out of jail? Kyla’s mind should be a blank slate, but secret memories start to bubble up, pulling her into a dangerous game where trust is a risky move. She must decide who to believe when every choice could change everything.
Themes
Quick Assessment
Slated is a dystopian middle-grade novel exploring themes of memory, identity, and trust. The story follows Kyla, a teen whose memories have been erased as a form of punishment, who begins to uncover hidden truths about her past. Suitable for readers aged 9-12, the book contains moderate thematic intensity with some tension and mild peril but no graphic content.
Why we rated Slated 12ME
Slated is written at a Level 7 reading level across 346 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Slated works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate Slated as 12ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, thematic difficulty — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.
Thematically, Slated explores dystopian, identity & self-discovery, family, adventure, and science & nature — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about dystopian, identity & self-discovery, family.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780399161728
- Pages
- 346
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Published
- 2013
- Type
- Fiction