The Last One In

Marty M. Engle

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The Last One In

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Last One In

by Marty M. Engle

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

The cold splash of Lake Wataga sends shivers down your spine as a shadow glides beneath the water’s surface. Something huge, dark, and powerful breaks free, faster than any boat, with eyes that seem to watch your every move. Beneath the calm waves lies a secret that has waited forty years—silent, sinister, and hungry.

Themes

Horror & Ghost StoriesJuvenile FictionMysteryFamily

Quick Assessment

This young adult horror novel follows Michelle and her sister as they encounter a mysterious creature lurking in Lake Wataga. The story explores themes of suspense and supernatural mystery suitable for readers aged 13 and up. Parents should note the presence of eerie and frightening scenes typical of the horror genre but no explicit content.

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

Fear & Anxiety Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

ISBN
9781423308621
Publisher
Brilliance Audio
Published
August 25, 2006
Type
Fiction

Genres

Water Monsters-juvenile fiction, lakes, creatures, sisters, secrets, summer vacation, cabins

Subjects

Horror & Ghost StoriesHorrorGhost StoriesChildren's AudioYoung Adult9-12CavesChildren's AudiobooksMonsters