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The disappearance of Sloane Sullivan

Gia Cribbs

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The disappearance of Sloane Sullivan

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Gia Cribbs

Reading Level 4-5 9MP 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

A teenage girl navigating the challenges of high school must also protect her true identity while living under witness protection. As she faces tough choices and the pressures of friendship, she learns what it means to be brave in the face of uncertainty. Secrets and danger intertwine in her journey of self-discovery and resilience.

Themes

FriendshipIdentity & Self-DiscoveryProtectionTeenage GirlsHigh Schools

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include mild profanity, mild sexual references, violence. Written for readers ages 13+.

Why we rated The disappearance of Sloane Sullivan 9MP

The disappearance of Sloane Sullivan is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 391 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.8 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The disappearance of Sloane Sullivan works for readers up to grade 6.8.

We rate The disappearance of Sloane Sullivan as 9MP ("Moderate — Physical") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from physical peril, social complexity — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Profanity, Mild Sexual References, Violence, Suicide, Underage Alcohol Use.

Thematically, The disappearance of Sloane Sullivan explores friendship, identity & self-discovery, protection, teenage girls, and high schools — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
  • Kids drawn to stories about friendship, identity & self-discovery, protection.

Maybe not for

  • ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
  • ! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.
  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9MP — Moderate — Physical
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Moderate
Social
Moderate
Thematic
Clear

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

Content Flags

Mild Profanity Mild Sexual References Violence Suicide Underage Alcohol Use
Data confidence: standard

Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
10
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
5

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Details

Book Length

391 pages
ISBN
9781335015372
Pages
391
Publisher
Harlequin Enterprises, Limited
Published
2018
Type
Fiction

Subjects

WitnessesProtectionTeenage GirlsHigh SchoolsFriendshipSchoolsGirls