The Club
Lisa Bahlinger
The Club
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Lisa Bahlinger
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
What if joining a club meant more than just making friends? Imagine True stepping into a secret group, only to discover it's actually a gang. Can he find a way out before he loses everything?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This fiction novel follows True, a young teen who gets caught up in a gang disguised as a club, leading to serious consequences including juvenile detention. It explores themes of peer pressure and the challenges of breaking free from negative influences, making it suitable for ages 13 to 18. Parents should note the portrayal of juvenile justice and gang involvement as part of the storyline.
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
1/10A 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
- 9780756906801
- Pages
- 119
- Publisher
- Perfection Learning
- Published
- August 2002
- Type
- Fiction