The Extra Girl (Killers)

Nicole M Taylor

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The Extra Girl (Killers)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Nicole M Taylor

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 13+ Matched

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?

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 — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Light
Social
Moderate
Thematic
Moderate

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

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

216 pages
ISBN
9781680764840
Pages
216
Publisher
Epic Extreme
Published
2016-12-15
Type
Fiction

Genres

Missing persons

Subjects

Law & CrimeMysteries & Detective StoriesChapter BooksYoung Adult FictionSocial ThemesPregnancyMystery and Detective Stories