STORM

E. L. Young

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STORM

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

the Black Sphere

by E. L. Young

Reading Level 7 12LP Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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 crisp mountain air carries the sharp scent of pine and the distant echo of crunching snow beneath hurried footsteps. Hidden high in the Swiss Alps, a team of teen geniuses races against shadowy spies, each step bringing them closer to a secret that could change the world. Tension crackles like electricity — can they unlock the mystery before danger catches up?

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade adventure follows a group of gifted teens in a secret organization who journey to the Swiss Alps to find a scientist linked to a powerful project. The story includes themes of espionage, science, and invention, with mild suspense appropriate for ages 9-12. Parents should note the presence of secret agents and mild peril but no graphic content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12LP — Light — Physical
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
10
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

324 pages
ISBN
0803732686
Pages
324
Publisher
Penguin
Published
2009
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Secret SocietiesScientistsInventorsSpiesAdventure and AdventurersAlps, SwissSwitzerlandGhostsAdventure StoriesSpy StoriesWorld War, 1939-1945Alps

Places

Alps, Swiss (Switzerland)EnglandItalyLondon (England)SwitzerlandVenice (Italy)