Tom Clancy's Net Force
by Tom Clancy, Steve Pieczenik, Steve Perry
Penguin 1999
Easy read — content targets 9th–12th grade
Reading level 6.7 (6th grade) but themes aimed at ages 14+
Themes include ethics of digital warfare
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Genre
Themes
- cyberterrorism and cybercrime
- surveillance vs. privacy
- power of technology
- national security and geopolitics
- law enforcement and bureaucracy
- virtual reality and identity
- teamwork under pressure
- ethics of digital warfare
About this book
Set in 2010, this techno-thriller launches the Net Force, an FBI-based unit created by Congress to police the internet and enforce new Net Laws. When sophisticated cyberattacks threaten national security and spill into the real world, rising leader Alex Michaels must track a mastermind who wields virtual reality, hacking, and global networks as weapons.
Setting: Near-future (2010) United States—primarily Washington, D.C.—and global cyberspace/virtual reality environments
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tom Clancy's Net Force right for my child?
It depends — here's what to consider for Tom Clancy's Net Force. The reading level is AR 6.7, which is typical for 6th 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 cyberterrorism and cybercrime, surveillance vs. privacy, power of technology.
How long does it take to read Tom Clancy's Net Force?
At a typical 6th grade reading pace, Tom Clancy's Net Force takes around 13h to finish. The book has 135,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Tom Clancy's Net Force have an AR quiz?
Yes — Tom Clancy's Net Force has an AR quiz available, worth 20 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?
Tom Clancy's Net Force has an AR reading level of 6.7, which places it at a 6th 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.