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The truth trackers

Mills, Charles

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The truth trackers

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Mills, Charles

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Here's a secret: on the thirty-sixth floor of a skyscraper, something incredible is happening that needs all the computer power in the building. Simon can surf the future and dig into the past, helping Tony uncover an ancient battle between good and evil that stretches from apostles to the future. But that's only the beginning.

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction follows Tony and his brother Simon as they explore a mysterious conflict between good and evil through time travel and computer hacking. The story includes themes of faith, family, and adventure set against the backdrop of Chicago city life. Suitable for ages 9-12, it contains mild peril and some historical references but is generally appropriate for middle-grade readers.

Why we rated The truth trackers 9LE

The truth trackers is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 144 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The truth trackers works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate The truth trackers as 9LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.

Thematically, The truth trackers explores adventure, friendship, family, fantasy world-building, and religious themes — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
  • Kids drawn to stories about adventure, friendship, family.

Maybe not for

  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
7
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

144 pages
ISBN
0828014620
Pages
144
Publisher
Review and Herald
Published
2001
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Time TravelComputer HackersBrothers and SistersChristian LifeCity and Town LifeIllinoisChicagoHackersComputersDetective and Mystery Stories

Places

Chicago (Ill.)IllinoisChicago