Tabula rasa
Shelly Reuben
Tabula rasa
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Shelly Reuben
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.
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About This Book
After a tragic fire claims the lives of two children, detectives Billy Nightingale and Sebastian Bly uncover a hidden infant beneath the ruins. As they raise the mysterious baby, questions about her past and the circumstances of the blaze begin to surface, challenging their understanding of family and justice. Secrets from the fire's aftermath slowly unravel, revealing unexpected connections and truths.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 6-7 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include death of major character, arson investigation, family relationships. Written for readers ages 13+.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 4 — IntenseHeavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.
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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
- 015101079X
- Pages
- 290
- Publisher
- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
- Published
- 2005
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 69,925
- Read-Aloud
- ~7h 46m
- Text Density
- Standard