Who Killed Christopher Goodman?: Based on a True Crime

Allan Wolf

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Who Killed Christopher Goodman?: Based on a True Crime

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Allan Wolf

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

Chris Goodman was loved by many, so his sudden death shocks everyone who knew him. As friends and family search for answers, they uncover secrets that reveal the hidden struggles behind his smile. This gripping tale invites readers to explore the mysteries surrounding a life cut short.

Themes

MysteryFamilyFriendshipEmotional: Loss & Grief

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include profanity, substance use. 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

Profanity Substance Use
Data confidence: high

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

4/10

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
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

288 pages
40,714 words
4h 31m read-aloud
ISBN
9780763656133
Pages
288
Publisher
Candlewick
Published
Mar 14, 2017
Type
Fiction
Word Count
40,714
Lexile
660L
Read-Aloud
~4h 31m
Text Density
Light Text

Subjects

MurderInvestigationTeenagersMystery and Detective Stories