The hippie house
Katherine Holubitsky
The hippie house
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Katherine Holubitsky
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.
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About This Book
Set against the backdrop of the 1970s, fourteen-year-old Emma's world is shattered when a nearby girl is tragically killed, forcing her to confront the darker side of her once carefree community. As secrets unravel, Emma faces a mystery that challenges her sense of safety and innocence.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 6 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include murder, fear & anxiety, loss & grief. Written for readers ages 13+.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 4 — IntenseHeavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A 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
- 1551433168
- Pages
- 233
- Publisher
- Orca Book Publishers
- Published
- 2004
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 74,358
- Read-Aloud
- ~8h 16m
- Text Density
- Dense