The shift
Theresa Brown
The shift
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
one nurse, twelve hours, four patients' lives
by Theresa Brown
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
Experience a gripping day in the life of a dedicated oncology nurse as she navigates the challenges and triumphs within a bustling hospital ward. This heartfelt narrative explores the intense realities of patient care, medical decisions, and the personal strength needed to face life and death situations every day.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 6-7 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include profanity, illness & injury, emotional: fear & anxiety. 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
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781616203207
- Pages
- 256
- Publisher
- Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill
- Published
- 2015
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 68,886
- Lexile
- 960L
- Read-Aloud
- ~7h 39m
- Text Density
- Dense