The Butterfly Net
Amber Frangos
The Butterfly Net
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Amber Frangos
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
What would you do if a stranger online wasn’t who they seemed? Ten-year-old Petal Loma vanishes after trusting someone pretending to be a kid just like her. Now, a determined reporter digs deep into the mystery, uncovering secrets that could put everyone in danger.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade mystery follows the disappearance of a young girl who is abducted through online deception. The story explores themes of internet safety, media influence, and small-town secrets, making it suitable for readers ages 9-12 who can handle suspenseful content. Parents should be aware of the abduction theme and the portrayal of a serial killer, which adds a level of intensity to the narrative.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780971908307
- Pages
- 299
- Publisher
- Ddr Publications
- Published
- August 26, 2002
- Type
- Fiction