The Club

Lisa Bahlinger

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The Club

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Lisa Bahlinger

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

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

Peer PressureFriendshipComing of AgeSocial Issues

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 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Content Flags

Peer Pressure Mild Peril Juvenile Detention
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

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
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

119 pages
ISBN
9780756906801
Pages
119
Publisher
Perfection Learning
Published
August 2002
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Social IssuesPeer PressureGangs