The forgotten

David Baldacci

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The forgotten

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by David Baldacci

John Puller

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

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

When John's aunt leaves a mysterious message before she dies, he heads to a small Florida town to uncover the truth. As an Army Special Agent, John dives into secrets that could change everything he thought he knew. Dangerous and thrilling, his investigation reveals a hidden web of deception.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, physical danger, suspense. Written for readers ages 13+.

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 Physical Danger Suspense
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
3
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

432 pages
117,906 words
13h 6m read-aloud
ISBN
9780446573054
Pages
432
Publisher
Grand Central Pub
Published
2012-11
Type
Fiction
Word Count
117,906
Read-Aloud
~13h 6m
Text Density
Dense

Genres

Subjects

United States. Army Criminal Investigation CommandUnited StatesDeathAuntsConspiracyMurderInvestigationAdventure Fiction