The Butterfly Net

Amber Frangos

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The Butterfly Net

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Amber Frangos

Reading Level 6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

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 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Content Flags

Abduction Fear & Anxiety Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

299 pages
ISBN
9780971908307
Pages
299
Publisher
Ddr Publications
Published
August 26, 2002
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Mystery & DetectiveAbductionChildrenInternetPedophiliaSuspenseMystery/ DetectiveMystery/Suspense