The Truth app

Jack Heath

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The Truth app

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jack Heath

Reading Level 6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

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

What if there was an app that could tell when anyone was lying? Imagine a world where the truth is impossible to hide, but being honest might not keep you safe. When Jarli's invention goes viral, secrets start unraveling—and danger follows close behind.

Themes

TechnologyThriller & SuspenseAction & AdventureFriendshipComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This young adult thriller explores the consequences of absolute truth in a high-tech world where a lie-detecting app exposes secrets and puts its creator in serious danger. Suitable for teens aged 13 and up, the story involves themes of technology, privacy, and the risks of fame, with some suspenseful and intense moments involving threats and social conflict.

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

Fear & Anxiety Mild Peril Social Conflict
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
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

225 pages
ISBN
9781534449862
Pages
225
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Published
2020
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Young Adult FictionTechnologyThrillers & SuspenseAction & Adventure