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Sol Yurick

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Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Sol Yurick

Reading Level 8 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Here's a secret: Sam Miller thought his new book was a horror, but everyone else called it a masterpiece. Then he vanished into a strange new world, taking a mysterious job that threw him into the heart of a city filled with secrets and surprises. But that's only the beginning.

Quick Assessment

This novel explores the journey of Sam Miller, a former professor and writer who grapples with political and social upheaval by taking a job in New York City's Welfare Department. Suitable for middle-grade readers, it delves into complex urban issues and diverse characters, providing a thought-provoking look at society. Parents should be aware of mature themes including social injustice and urban challenges.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Content Flags

Fear & Anxiety Social Justice Poverty & Hardship
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
7
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

476 pages
ISBN
0575004002
Pages
476
Publisher
Gollancz
Published
1970
Type
Fiction