Truth

Tanya Lloyd Kyi

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Truth

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Tanya Lloyd Kyi

Orca Soundings

Reading Level 4-5 Very Intense (Lvl 5) Ages 13+ Heads Up Page-Turner

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is very intense with mature or graphic material.

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About This Book

After a shocking murder rocks her high school, Jen uses her role as a student reporter to unravel the mystery behind a classmate's troubling actions. As she digs deeper, the search for truth ignites tension and danger in the community, pushing her to confront harsh realities and make difficult choices. This gripping story explores the complexities of justice, fear, and courage in the face of darkness.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with very intense content intensity. Note: content intensity (Very Intense) exceeds what the reading level might suggest. Content themes include child abuse, drug use, sexual assault. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 5 — Very Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Graphic or sustained depictions of trauma, violence, or mature content.

Content Flags

Child Abuse Drug Use Sexual Assault Physical Danger PTSD Body Dysmorphia Anxiety Sexual Content Violence
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

7/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
10
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
10
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

108 pages
16,062 words
1h 47m read-aloud
ISBN
9781551432656
Pages
108
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Published
2003
Type
Fiction
Word Count
16,062
Read-Aloud
~1h 47m
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

Young Adult FictionBehaviorFriendship