Trustworthiness
Nancy Nyquist Potter
Trustworthiness
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Virtue Theory of Trustworthiness
by Nancy Nyquist Potter
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
You’re staring at the screen, fingers hovering over the keyboard, when a question pops up: How can I be trusted? Suddenly, the world of software and secrets feels more personal than ever. But what happens when trust isn’t just about others—it's about you?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This young adult fiction explores the concept of trust from the perspective of those who need to earn it, particularly in the context of software and digital interactions. Suitable for teens aged 13-18, it encourages critical thinking about responsibility and integrity in a digital age. Parents should note the focus on ethical questions rather than explicit content.
Why we rated Trustworthiness 11LP
Trustworthiness is written at a Level 6 reading level across 228 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Trustworthiness works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Trustworthiness as 11LP ("Light — Physical") 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.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril.
Thematically, Trustworthiness explores trustworthiness, technology, ethics, and coming of age — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about trustworthiness, technology, ethics.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781573484374
- Pages
- 228
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Published
- October 2004
- Type
- Fiction