What She Found in the Woods
Josephine Angelini
What She Found in the Woods
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Josephine Angelini
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
Magda struggles to leave behind a troubling scandal as she navigates life at her New York private school. A chance encounter during a hike offers hope for a fresh start, but the discovery of a dead body nearby pulls her into a dangerous mystery that challenges her trust and sense of reality. As secrets unravel, Magda must confront her fears and decide who to believe in a world full of uncertainty.
Themes
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 death & grief, child abuse, domestic violence. Written for readers ages 13+.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 5 — Very IntenseGraphic or sustained depictions of trauma, violence, or mature content.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781728216270
- Pages
- 400
- Publisher
- Sourcebooks Fire
- Published
- 2020
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 87,176
- Read-Aloud
- ~9h 41m
- Text Density
- Standard