Tooth and Nail

Charles Harrington Elster

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Tooth and Nail

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Novel Approach to the New SAT

by Charles Harrington Elster

Reading Level 7 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 13+ Sweet Spot

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

What if solving a mystery could also boost your vocabulary? Imagine diving into a thrilling story packed with secret codes and clever clues, where every bold word is a new challenge. Can you crack the case and conquer the tricky words hidden in the pages?

Themes

MysteryStudy GuidesEducationYoung Adult FictionVocabulary Building

Quick Assessment

Tooth and Nail is a unique young adult mystery novel designed to build SAT vocabulary through an engaging story. It features hundreds of bolded vocabulary words, accompanied by a glossary, sample test, and study tips, making it both entertaining and educational for teens ages 13 to 18. The book is appropriate for middle to high school readers and combines fiction with practical learning tools.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

368 pages
ISBN
9780785737971
Pages
368
Publisher
Turtleback Books
Published
October 1999
Type
Fiction

Subjects

Study GuidesScholastic Aptitude TestMysteries, Espionage, & Detective StoriesSchool & EducationSat & PsatScholastic Assessment Test