The wicked deep
Shea Ernshaw
The wicked deep
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Shea Ernshaw
The text is written at a 7th 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
What if three sisters who were lost to the deep waters centuries ago came back every summer, using other girls to seek their revenge? Imagine a town where secrets swirl like the ocean waves, and a new boy arrives unaware of the dangers lurking beneath. Can anyone stop the sisters before more lives are pulled under?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade supernatural thriller explores themes of love, revenge, and sisterhood set in a coastal town with a dark history of witchcraft. Suitable for ages 9-12, it features suspenseful and eerie elements involving ghostly sisters who possess others to enact their vengeance. Parents should note the story includes mild peril and supernatural themes that create a haunting atmosphere.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781481497343
- Pages
- 310
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
- Published
- 2018
- Type
- Fiction