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Lamar Giles

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Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Lamar Giles

Reading Level 5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 11+ Matched

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for older middle graders (ages 11+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

After a popular young musician is unexpectedly found dead, her closest friends Kya and Fuse join forces to uncover the truth behind her mysterious passing. Their search leads them through secrets and surprises as they navigate the challenges of friendship and loyalty. Together, they tackle a puzzling mystery that tests their courage and trust.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include loss & grief, mystery, friendship. Written for readers ages 11+.

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

Loss & Grief Mystery Friendship
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

400 pages
87,954 words
9h 46m read-aloud
ISBN
9781338219210
Pages
400
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Published
Jan 29, 2019
Type
Fiction
Word Count
87,954
Read-Aloud
~9h 46m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

African AmericansAdolescenceMurderCelebritiesGriefMystery and Detective StoriesFriendship