Snitch
Olivia Samms
Snitch
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Olivia Samms
The text is written at a 6th 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
Have you ever wondered what secrets a psychic could uncover? Bea Washington uses her special powers to help solve a dangerous gang-related mystery, but what she finds is even more shocking than anyone expected. Can she stop the real killer before it's too late?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade novel follows Bea Washington, a young psychic who assists in a gang-related murder investigation. The story deals with themes of crime and violence suitable for ages 9-12 but may require parental guidance due to its exploration of murder and gang activity. The book balances suspense with age-appropriate content, making it a compelling read for mature middle-grade readers.
Why we rated Snitch 11ME
Snitch is written at a Level 6 reading level across 246 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Snitch works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Snitch as 11ME ("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, physical peril, social complexity — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Gang Violence, Murder.
Thematically, Snitch explores mystery, psychic ability, juvenile fiction, and crime — 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 mystery, psychic ability, juvenile fiction.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781477847237
- Pages
- 246
- Publisher
- Amazon Publishing
- Published
- 2014
- Type
- Fiction