What reading level is The truth?

The truth by Jeffry W. Johnston is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The truth appropriate for?

The truth is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Kidnapping, Family Secrets, Emotional Conflict.

What genre is The truth?

The truth is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does The truth have any content warnings?

The truth has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Kidnapping, Family Secrets, Emotional Conflict. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The truth?

The truth by Jeffry W. Johnston is 244 pages.

The truth

Jeffry W. Johnston

The truth

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jeffry W. Johnston

Reading Level 6 Moderate (Lvl 3) 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, damp basement smells of dust and fear as Chris wakes up, tied to a chair and trapped. Shadows flicker, and every creak tells a story of secrets too heavy to bear. What dark truth hides in the silence, and can it ever set them free?

Themes

FamilySecretsBrotherhoodMoral DilemmasSuspense

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade thriller explores themes of family loyalty, secrets, and moral dilemmas through the tense story of two brothers grappling with the aftermath of a tragic shooting. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book contains elements of kidnapping and emotional conflict that may prompt discussions about justice and forgiveness.