What reading level is Undersecretary?

Undersecretary by Jean Knight Pace is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Undersecretary appropriate for?

Undersecretary is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety.

What genre is Undersecretary?

Undersecretary is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does Undersecretary have any content warnings?

Undersecretary has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Undersecretary?

Undersecretary by Jean Knight Pace is 253 pages.

Undersecretary

Jean Knight Pace

Undersecretary

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jean Knight Pace

Reading Level 6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What if your closest friend suddenly betrayed you? Henry and Lucy are on a thrilling journey to China, chasing the third piece of a powerful clasp. But with danger lurking everywhere and Henry falling ill on the streets of New Luoyang, can they trust anyone—or even themselves?

Themes

Friendship AdventureTrustSelf-Discovery

Quick Assessment

Undersecretary is the fourth installment in The Determiner series, following Henry and Lucy as they navigate betrayal and danger in China while searching for a mysterious artifact. Suitable for ages 9-12, this middle-grade adventure explores themes of trust, resilience, and self-doubt amid action-packed challenges. Parents should note some mild peril and emotional tension but no graphic content.