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Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Michael French
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
The sharp scent of salty ocean air mixes with the hum of busy city streets as Garrett steps into a new life in Los Angeles. Every corner hides a secret, and every shadow whispers a mystery he can’t ignore. But what starts as an exciting adventure soon turns into a dangerous puzzle that challenges everything he thought he knew.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade novel follows seventeen-year-old Garrett as he moves to Los Angeles to live with his estranged father after his mother's death. The story explores themes of family relationships and espionage, blending mystery with emotional growth. Suitable for ages 9-12, it contains mild suspense but no graphic content.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0553070215
- Pages
- 181
- Publisher
- Delacorte Press Books for Young Readers
- Published
- 1990
- Type
- Fiction