The Voice on the Radio

Caroline B. Cooney

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The Voice on the Radio

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Caroline B. Cooney

Janie

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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

At sixteen, Janie faces heartbreak and shock when she uncovers a painful betrayal involving her boyfriend and her family, revealed through his college radio broadcast. As she navigates this emotional storm, she must find the strength to confront the truth and heal from the wounds it leaves behind.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include emotional: betrayal, emotional: family conflict. Written for readers ages 13+.

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

Emotional: Betrayal Emotional: Family Conflict
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

4/10

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
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

183 pages
41,814 words
4h 39m read-aloud
ISBN
9780385317382
Pages
183
Published
1996
Type
Fiction
Word Count
41,814
Read-Aloud
~4h 39m
Text Density
Standard

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