The Forgetting
Sharon Cameron
The Forgetting
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Sharon Cameron
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.
Themes
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 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780545945219
- Pages
- 403
- Publisher
- Scholastic Press
- Published
- 2016
- Type
- Fiction
- Lexile
- 740L