The hippie house

Katherine Holubitsky

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The hippie house

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Katherine Holubitsky

Reading Level 6 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 13+ Heads Up

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 — Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Murder Fear & Anxiety Loss & Grief
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
8
Narrative Pace
3
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

233 pages
74,358 words
8h 16m read-aloud
ISBN
1551433168
Pages
233
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Published
2004
Type
Fiction
Word Count
74,358
Read-Aloud
~8h 16m
Text Density
Dense

Subjects

MurderHippiesMystery and Detective StoriesMaturationMeurtreRoman PolicierDetective and Mystery StoriesRomans, Nouvelles, Etc. Pour La JeunesseUnited States20th Century