The Forgetting

Sharon Cameron

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The Forgetting

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Sharon Cameron

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

The sharp scent of smoke fills the air as Canaan erupts into chaos every twelve years, shattering its peaceful walls with bursts of wild, bloody violence. But then, like magic, everyone forgets everything—their names, their families, their lives—except for Nadia. She’s the only one who remembers, and her heart races with the desperate hope of stopping the Forgetting forever.

Quick Assessment

Set in a walled city on an idyllic world, this middle-grade science fiction novel explores themes of memory loss and mystery as the protagonist, Nadia, seeks to uncover the truth behind a recurring, violent event known as the Forgetting. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story contains some intense scenes of violence and emotional tension tied to the town’s cyclical chaos. Parents should be aware of the book’s exploration of complex conspiracies and eerie memory loss.

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

Mild Peril Fantasy Violence Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: high

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

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
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

403 pages
ISBN
9780545945219
Pages
403
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Published
2016
Type
Fiction
Lexile
740L

Genres

Subjects

ConspiraciesScience FictionConspiracyAmnesiaMemoryFriendship