The terrorist

Caroline B. Cooney

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The terrorist

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Caroline B. Cooney

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 11+ Matched

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for older middle graders (ages 11+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

When Laura's younger brother Billy is lost in a tragic explosion, she is determined to uncover the truth behind the attack. Living in London, she follows clues that lead her deeper into a dangerous mystery. Her courage and determination shine as she faces challenges to bring justice to her family.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include loss & grief, physical danger, terrorism. Written for readers ages 11+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Content Flags

Loss & Grief Physical Danger Terrorism
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

6/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

198 pages
40,777 words
4h 32m read-aloud
ISBN
9780590228534
Pages
198
Publisher
Scholastic
Published
1997
Type
Fiction
Word Count
40,777
Read-Aloud
~4h 32m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

TerrorismMystery and Detective StoriesLondon