The Good Thief
Hannah Tinti
The Good Thief
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Novel
by Hannah Tinti
The text is written at a 5th 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
Twelve-year-old Ren, missing a hand and shrouded in mystery, yearns to uncover the truth about his past and find a family to call his own. When a stranger claiming to be his brother arrives, Ren is swept into a world of cunning crooks and shadowy secrets across a haunting New England landscape. As he searches for answers, Ren must decide whether to embrace his new life or risk losing everything he’s ever hoped for.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, emotional: identity & self-discovery, emotional: fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 13+.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
4/10A 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
- 9780385337465
- Pages
- 368
- Publisher
- Dial Press Trade Paperback
- Published
- August 11, 2009
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 91,956
- Read-Aloud
- ~10h 13m
- Text Density
- Standard