Cover of The killing woods

The killing woods

by Lucy Christopher

Reading Level 4-5 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 13+

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

After Emily's father is accused of a serious crime, she ventures into the woods determined to uncover the truth and clear his name. Along the way, she forms an unexpected bond with the victim's boyfriend as they both search for answers. Secrets, danger, and emotional challenges unfold in this gripping mystery.

Representation & Themes

MysteryFamilyFriendshipDetective and Mystery StoriesComing of Age

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Content Intensity

Level 4 — Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Profanity Violence Drug Use Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Emotional: Family Change
Data confidence: high

Details

ISBN
9780545461009
Pages
359
Published
2014
Type
Fiction
Word Count
82,616
Lexile
660L

Subjects

Mystery and detective storiesJuvenile fictionDetective and mystery storiesGamesFictionMurderFathers and daughtersPost-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)Children's fictionGames, fiction