What reading level is Splintered?

Splintered by Jon McGoran is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Splintered appropriate for?

Splintered is recommended for Ages 13+. HootRating: 12ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Splintered?

Splintered is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does Splintered have any content warnings?

Splintered has a HootRating of 12ME (Moderate — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Splintered?

Splintered by Jon McGoran is 352 pages.

Splintered

Jon McGoran

Splintered

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jon McGoran

Reading Level 7 12ME Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Jimi Corcoran is no ordinary teenager—she’s a fierce defender of chimeras, creatures caught in a dangerous fight for freedom. When she uncovers a secret hospital that’s really a trap for captive chimeras, her courage is put to the ultimate test. What happens when standing up for what's right makes you a target of powerful enemies?

Themes

Friendship Coming of Age Family Adventure Science & Nature Social JusticeDystopianThrillers & Suspense

Quick Assessment

This young adult dystopian novel follows 17-year-old Jimi Corcoran as she investigates the suspicious arrest of a friend and uncovers a sinister plot involving exploitation of chimeras. The story features themes of courage, social justice, and corporate greed, with suspenseful moments appropriate for teens aged 13-18. Parents should note moderate intensity related to peril and ethical dilemmas but no graphic content.