The readymade thief

Augustus Rose

Cover of The readymade thief

The readymade thief

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Augustus Rose

Reading Level 6-7 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

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.

We may earn a commission from these links. Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores with every purchase.

About This Book

Seventeen-year-old Lee Cuddy finds himself alone and fleeing through the streets of Philadelphia after protecting a wealthy friend. He finds shelter among a group of homeless teens living in a rundown building, but soon uncovers unsettling secrets behind their supposed sanctuary as disappearances plague the city. Lee must navigate danger and deception to uncover the truth and survive.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6-7 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include physical danger, social poverty & hardship. 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

Physical Danger Social Poverty & Hardship
Data confidence: standard

Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

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
5
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
3
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
8

Similar Books

Based on content and theme analysis

See all books like this →

Details

Book Length

374 pages
118,477 words
13h 10m read-aloud
ISBN
9780735221833
Pages
374
Publisher
Penguin
Published
2017
Type
Fiction
Word Count
118,477
Read-Aloud
~13h 10m
Text Density
Dense

Genres

Subjects

Homeless TeenagersPhiladelphiaLiterarySuspense

Places

Philadelphia (Pa.)