The Body Finder
Kimberly Derting
The Body Finder
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Kimberly Derting
The text is written at a 6th 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
Violet’s heart races as she follows a chilling trail only she can sense—the echoes of a murderer’s terrible deeds. With every step, danger creeps closer, and her best friend Jay is right by her side, though his fierce protectiveness hides something deeper. Just when she thinks she’s close to the truth, a shadow moves in the darkness, and Violet realizes she may be the next target.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade thriller follows Violet, a sixteen-year-old with a unique ability to sense dead bodies and the killers behind them. The story explores themes of adolescence, friendship, and budding romance, set against the backdrop of a small town terrorized by a serial killer. While suitable for readers aged 9-12, parents should be aware of suspenseful moments and mild peril related to crime and danger.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A 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
- 9780061779817
- Pages
- 329
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- 2010
- Type
- Fiction
- Lexile
- 940L