The disappearance of Sloane Sullivan
Gia Cribbs
The disappearance of Sloane Sullivan
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Gia Cribbs
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
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 — PhysicalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781335015372
- Pages
- 391
- Publisher
- Harlequin Enterprises, Limited
- Published
- 2018
- Type
- Fiction