The switch

Jessica Lyn Cozzi

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The switch

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jessica Lyn Cozzi

Reading Level 6 11ME 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

The cold wind bites as footsteps echo down empty streets. A girl named Leah has lived many lives—Shaylin, Amber, Delilah—and every new name hides a new secret. But when the past catches up, she must decide if she can keep running or finally stand still.

Themes

Children of criminalsFamilyIdentity & Self-DiscoveryFiction

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction follows Leah, a girl who has assumed multiple identities to evade the police due to her mother's past actions. The story explores themes of identity, family secrets, and the challenges faced by children connected to criminal activity. It is appropriate for ages 9-12 and deals with emotional topics like fear and hiding, presented in a way accessible to this age group.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Light
Social
Light
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

1/10

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
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

226 pages
ISBN
9781492135463
Pages
226
Publisher
CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Published
2013
Type
Fiction

Genres

Children of criminals

Subjects

Children of Criminals