The Extra Girl (Killers)
Nicole M Taylor
The Extra Girl (Killers)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Nicole M Taylor
The text is written at a 6th 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
Mona McKee stands frozen on a bustling Hollywood set, whispers swirling around her—how did she get pregnant without ever being with anyone? Meanwhile, Bryce Polk stares at a pile of Mona’s old belongings, clues that might unlock a dangerous secret from long ago. As he digs deeper, the shadows of the past start closing in, but what will he uncover before it’s too late?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Set in 1940s Hollywood, this young adult mystery follows Mona McKee, a former child actress facing an impossible situation, and Bryce Polk, a blogger turned investigator. The story explores themes of identity, secrets, and crime as Bryce pieces together a deadly mystery linked to Mona’s life. Recommended for teens due to mature themes involving pregnancy and crime, with some historical context.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
5/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781680764840
- Pages
- 216
- Publisher
- Epic Extreme
- Published
- 2016-12-15
- Type
- Fiction