Tom Clancy's Net Force: Changing of the Guard
by Tom Clancy, Steve Pieczenik, Steve Perry, Larry Segriff
Penguin 2003
Easy read — content targets 9th–12th grade
Reading level 7.2 (7th grade) but themes aimed at ages 14+
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Genre
Themes
- cyber-espionage
- power and corruption
- identity and past secrets
- national security
- rule of law versus influence
- loyalty and betrayal
- political intrigue
- technology’s impact on society
- surveillance and privacy
- corporate influence
About this book
When a Net Force operation uncovers a disk exposing power broker Samuel Walker Cox as a former Russian spy, the billionaire will risk global chaos to keep his past buried. As cyber-espionage and real-world power plays collide, Net Force races to stop a cover-up that threatens national security and prove that no one is above the law.
Setting: Near-future United States (primarily Washington, D.C.) and global locales, with significant action in cyberspace/virtual environments
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tom Clancy's Net Force: Changing of the Guard right for my child?
It depends — here's what to consider for Tom Clancy's Net Force: Changing of the Guard. The reading level is AR 7.2, which is typical for 7th grade. The interest level is rated Upper Grades (9–12), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 14+ (9th–12th grade). Themes include cyber-espionage, power and corruption, identity and past secrets.
How long does it take to read Tom Clancy's Net Force: Changing of the Guard?
At a typical 7th grade reading pace, Tom Clancy's Net Force: Changing of the Guard takes around 11h to finish. The book has 120,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Tom Clancy's Net Force: Changing of the Guard have an AR quiz?
Yes — Tom Clancy's Net Force: Changing of the Guard has an AR quiz available, worth 18 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: Changing of the Guard?
Tom Clancy's Net Force: Changing of the Guard has an AR reading level of 7.2, which places it at a 7th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Upper Grades (9–12) — 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.