The reunion

Curt Autry

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The reunion

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Curt Autry

Reading Level 6 11MP Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

There’s a secret hidden in a quiet town in North Carolina, where nine old friends meet after many years. They think it’s just a reunion, but someone has other plans that could change everything. And that’s only the beginning.

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade historical fiction novel follows nine surviving members of a World War II U-boat crew as they reunite in North Carolina for their 60th anniversary. The story introduces suspense and themes of friendship and history, with some mild peril suitable for ages 9-12. Parents should be aware that the book involves a plot of targeted danger but handles it in an age-appropriate manner.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11MP — Moderate — Physical
Emotional
Light
Physical
Moderate
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

279 pages
ISBN
9781590580196
Pages
279
Publisher
Poisoned Pen Press
Published
2002
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

ReunionsSingle MothersNorth Carolina

Places

North Carolina