The Secrets Club: The Truth about Tash

Chris Higgins

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The Secrets Club: The Truth about Tash

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Chris Higgins

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Tash is hiding a secret so big it changes everything you thought you knew about her. She's juggling promises, friendships, and the truth that could turn her world upside down. What happens when keeping a secret becomes the hardest thing to do?

Themes

FriendshipSchool & EducationSocial ThemesComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows Tash and her friends at Riverside Academy as they navigate school life, friendships, and personal challenges. The story sensitively explores themes of trust, secrecy, and social dynamics appropriate for ages 9-12. Parents should note the book touches on emotional struggles related to honesty and belonging, handled with care suitable for this age group.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Light
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

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
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

196 pages
ISBN
9780141966939
Pages
196
Publisher
Penguin UK
Published
Mar 07, 2013
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

School & EducationSocial ThemesFriendship