The killing woods
by Lucy Christopher
Reading Level 4-5 Intense (Lvl 4)
Ages 13+
The text is written at a 4th 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
After Emily's father is accused of a serious crime, she ventures into the woods determined to uncover the truth and clear his name. Along the way, she forms an unexpected bond with the victim's boyfriend as they both search for answers. Secrets, danger, and emotional challenges unfold in this gripping mystery.
Representation & Themes
MysteryFamilyFriendshipDetective and Mystery StoriesComing of Age
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
Profanity Violence Drug Use Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Emotional: Family Change
Data confidence: high
Details
- ISBN
- 9780545461009
- Pages
- 359
- Published
- 2014
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 82,616
- Lexile
- 660L
Subjects
Mystery and detective storiesJuvenile fictionDetective and mystery storiesGamesFictionMurderFathers and daughtersPost-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)Children's fictionGames, fiction