Tom Clancy's Net Force: The Deadliest Game
Net Force 02
by Tom Clancy, Steve Pieczenik, Bill McCay
Penguin 1999
Easy read — content targets 6th grade and up
Reading level 5.8 (5th grade) but themes aimed at ages 11+
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Genre
Themes
- cybercrime and hacking
- virtual reality and online gaming
- teamwork and friendship
- ethics of technology
- surveillance and privacy
- competition and sportsmanship
- responsibility and leadership
- identity and trust
About this book
In this second Net Force Explorers adventure, a team of tech‑savvy teens investigates a wildly popular virtual‑reality tournament where sabotage turns a high‑stakes game deadly. As the Explorers chase a shadowy adversary across immersive sims and the real world, they must outthink hackers and cybercriminals before the next round claims a life.
Setting: Near-future United States (centered on Net Force operations in Washington, D.C.) and immersive virtual-reality/cyberspace environments
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tom Clancy's Net Force: The Deadliest Game right for my child?
It depends — here's what to consider for Tom Clancy's Net Force: The Deadliest Game. The reading level is AR 5.8, which is typical for 5th grade. The interest level is rated Middle Grades Plus (6+), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 11+ (6th grade and up). Themes include cybercrime and hacking, virtual reality and online gaming, teamwork and friendship.
How long does it take to read Tom Clancy's Net Force: The Deadliest Game?
At a typical 5th grade reading pace, Tom Clancy's Net Force: The Deadliest Game takes around 7.5h to finish. The book has 74,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Tom Clancy's Net Force: The Deadliest Game have an AR quiz?
Yes — Tom Clancy's Net Force: The Deadliest Game has an AR quiz available, worth 8 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is Tom Clancy's Net Force: The Deadliest Game?
Tom Clancy's Net Force: The Deadliest Game has an AR reading level of 5.8, which places it at a 5th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Middle Grades Plus (6+) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.