Wild Jack

Sam Youd

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Wild Jack

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Sam Youd

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th 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

The sharp clang of metal doors echoes through the cold, eerie halls as Clive Anderson tiptoes past watchful eyes. In a future where questioning anything can get you locked away, every whisper could be your last. Can Clive find freedom before the walls close in?

Themes

Science FictionDystopiasLibertySocial PredictionJuvenile Fiction

Quick Assessment

Set in a dystopian twenty-third century, this middle-grade novel follows Clive Anderson, a boy falsely accused of challenging societal rules and sent to a repressive retraining school. It explores themes of liberty and social control suitable for readers aged 9-12, with mild peril and thought-provoking scenarios about standing up for one's beliefs.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

193 pages
ISBN
9781481420075
Pages
193
Publisher
Simon and Schuster
Published
2015
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Science FictionDystopiasLibertySocial Prediction