The mesmerist

Ronald L. Smith

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The mesmerist

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Ronald L. Smith

Reading Level 4-5 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 9-12 Heads Up

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

In Victorian England, thirteen-year-old Jess discovers she possesses a real and eerie gift: the ability to speak with spirits. As she navigates a world where the boundary between the living and the dead blurs, Jess must confront dark forces and the haunting secrets of her past. This gripping tale blends mystery and history with a touch of supernatural suspense.

Themes

Good and EvilIdentityHistorySupernaturalFamilyMystery

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include child abuse, abusive parents, forgiveness of abuser. Written for readers ages 9-12.

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

Child Abuse Abusive Parents Forgiveness of Abuser Gaslighting Sexual Assault as Joke Restraint Torture Mutilation Hangings Struggles to Breathe
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

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
4
Emotional Weight
8
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
10
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

261 pages
50,521 words
5h 37m read-aloud
ISBN
9780544445284
Pages
261
Publisher
Clarion Books
Published
2016
Type
Fiction
Word Count
50,521
Read-Aloud
~5h 37m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Good and EvilIdentity