What you hide

Natalie D. Richards

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What you hide

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Natalie D. Richards

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Mallory finds refuge in her best friend's home and the local library as she escapes a threatening situation at home, determined not to live in fear. Spencer, fulfilling community service through his library volunteer work, discovers an unexpected connection with Mallory. When a mysterious death stirs eerie occurrences in the library, the pair must unravel unsettling secrets that challenge their sense of safety.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include fear & anxiety, mild peril, loss & grief. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Content Flags

Fear & Anxiety Mild Peril Loss & Grief
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

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78,328 words
8h 42m read-aloud
ISBN
9781492657187
Publisher
Sourcebooks Fire
Published
October/4/2018
Type
Fiction
Word Count
78,328
Read-Aloud
~8h 42m

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