Transparency
Dave Wasemann
Transparency
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Dave Wasemann
The text is written at a 6th 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
The sharp pop of a car crash shatters the quiet, and suddenly Jeremy's world flips upside down. He wakes up in a strange hospital room, his head pounding and a whisper of something strange stirring inside him. As he moves to a new home far from the city, Jeremy senses that his life will never be the same again.
Quick Assessment
Transparency is a middle-grade novel that blends fantasy and adventure with real-life themes of loss and family change. After a traumatic accident, 6th grader Jeremy copes with the death of his mother and adjusts to life with his grandparents in a rural town. The story introduces telepathy and explores emotional healing, making it suitable for readers aged 10 and up, though it addresses some complex emotional topics.
Why we rated Transparency 11ME
Transparency is written at a Level 6 reading level across 262 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Transparency works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Transparency as 11ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, thematic difficulty — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.
Thematically, Transparency explores family, adventure, fantasy world-building, coming of age, and friendship — 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.
- ✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about family, adventure, fantasy world-building.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781461132745
- Pages
- 262
- Publisher
- CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
- Published
- 2011
- Type
- Fiction