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Fake ID (Hunted)

Age rating, content warnings & parent guide

Walter Sorrells · 2007

Is Fake ID (Hunted) appropriate for your child? See the reviewed age guidance, content cautions, positive themes, and supporting evidence below.

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for Fake ID (Hunted) by Walter Sorrells. This book is content notes include Frightening scenes, Violence, Death of a character; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Creativity & curiosity.

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Is this likely to fit your family?

Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsFrightening scenes 3/5 · Violence 3/5 · Death of a character 2/5
Strongest positivesCourage & resilience 3/5 · Creativity & curiosity 3/5
Recommendation2.8/5

Courage & resilience; strongest caution: frightening scenes.

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What parents should know

Courage & resilience; strongest caution: frightening scenes.

Readiness snapshotMain watch-out: Frightening scenes 3/5
Recommendation 2.8/5

Editorial rating

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Violence3/5
  • Death of a character2/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Creativity & curiosity3/5
  • Positive messages3/5

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What’s in it?

Death of a character2/5
Why this rating?

The premise revolves around past incidents and looming threats of violence.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mild language consistent with teen drama.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Very light focus on teen relationships, not the central plot.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Atmospheric tension and the constant threat of being hunted by mysterious pursuers create consistent suspense.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Includes scenes of suspense and minor physical altercations typical of a mystery thriller.

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No concern recorded in these categories

These categories were explicitly scored 0/5 in the published review. This is not a guarantee that every edition or reader experience is identical.

Products & advertising · 0/5Graphic injury · 0/5Sexual content & nudity · 0/5

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist displays significant courage in facing fear and uncertainty.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Focuses on clever problem-solving in high-stakes situations.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

The available information does not indicate notably broad or central representation across backgrounds, abilities, or identities.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

The thriller may encourage questioning and critical thinking, but teaching real-world knowledge or skills is not its main purpose.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Characters navigate trust and human connection in difficult circumstances.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Explores themes of personal integrity, family secrets, and personal discovery.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

Protagonist shows resilience and problem-solving skills under extreme pressure.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
  3. Which choice in Fake ID (Hunted) would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Fake ID (Hunted), and what caused that change?
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