Twisted summer

Willo Davis Roberts

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Twisted summer

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Willo Davis Roberts

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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 would you do if your perfect summer vacation suddenly turned into a mystery? Cici’s peaceful lakeside retreat is shaken when Brody, the brother of someone she likes, is accused of a terrible crime. Can she uncover the truth before it’s too late?

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade mystery follows Cici as she spends summer at her grandparents' lakeside cottage, only to face a serious challenge when Brody, a local boy's older brother, is convicted of murder. Cici’s determination to prove his innocence drives the story, which includes themes of crime and justice suitable for ages 9-12. The book contains mild suspense but no graphic content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Light
Social
Light
Thematic
Moderate

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

156 pages
ISBN
0689804598
Pages
156
Publisher
Atheneum Books
Published
1996
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

BeachesMurderMystery and Detective StoriesMurder in FictionBeaches in FictionSeashore