The Patriot Act

James D. Torr

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The Patriot Act

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by James D. Torr

Lucent Terrorism Library

Reading Level 12-Adult Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 12th 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

Explore the complex impact of a major national security law that reshaped America’s approach to terrorism and civil liberties. This gripping story dives into the challenges and debates surrounding the balance between safety and freedom in a changing world. Perfect for readers interested in law, politics, and the real-life struggles that define a nation.

Themes

United StatesNational SecurityLaw and LegislationTerrorism PreventionCivil Rights

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 12-Adult book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include terrorism, civil rights, political conflict. Written for readers ages 13+.

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

Terrorism Civil Rights Political Conflict
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

4/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
10
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

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20,893 words
2h 19m read-aloud
ISBN
1590187741
Publisher
Lucent Books
Published
2005
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
20,893
Read-Aloud
~2h 19m

Genres

Subjects

United StatesNational SecurityLaw and LegislationTerrorismPreventionCivil Rights