The readymade thief
Augustus Rose
The readymade thief
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Augustus Rose
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
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.
Themes
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 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780735221833
- Pages
- 374
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Published
- 2017
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 118,477
- Read-Aloud
- ~13h 10m
- Text Density
- Dense