State of Fear

Michael Crichton

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State of Fear

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Novel

by Michael Crichton

Reading Level 8 12MT Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 8th 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

What if the planet's biggest threats were part of a secret plan no one saw coming? An intelligence agent races against time, decoding clues from icy depths to tropical storms. The fate of the world hangs in the balance, and every moment counts.

Themes

AdventureScience & NatureEnvironmental IssuesMysteryTechnology

Quick Assessment

This thrilling novel follows an intelligence agent uncovering a complex eco-terrorist plot amid global environmental crises. Suitable for teens due to its sophisticated themes and some intense action sequences, it explores topics like global warming and ecological conflict. Parents should note the mature subject matter related to terrorism and environmental disaster.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12MT — Moderate — Thematic
Emotional
Light
Physical
Moderate
Social
Moderate
Thematic
Moderate

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Eco-terrorism Environmental disasters
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
7
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
10
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

672 pages
ISBN
9780061015731
Pages
672
Publisher
Harper Collins
Published
2005-11
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

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