The lost years
Mary Higgins Clark
The lost years
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Mary Higgins Clark
The text is written at a 6th 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
When Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords survived a tragic shooting, her journey of recovery became a powerful testament to resilience and hope. Alongside her astronaut husband, Mark Kelly, their story reveals the strength found in love, determination, and courage through life's toughest challenges. This inspiring narrative shines a light on healing, partnership, and the enduring human spirit.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 6-7 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include emotional: loss & grief, emotional: fear & anxiety, emotional: mental health. 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
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781451668865
- Pages
- 306
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- Published
- 2012
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 80,160
- Read-Aloud
- ~8h 54m
- Text Density
- Dense