Tom Clancy's Op-center
State of siege
by Tom Clancy, Steve R. Pieczenik
1999
Easy read — content targets 9th–12th grade
Reading level 7.8 (7th grade) but themes aimed at ages 14+
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Genre
Themes
- hostage crisis and terrorism
- international diplomacy and geopolitics
- military strategy and special operations
- moral ambiguity in peacekeeping
- bureaucracy vs. action
- loyalty and betrayal
- media and public perception
- crisis leadership and decision-making
About this book
When a rogue contingent of U.N. peacekeepers seizes the United Nations headquarters in New York, they take ambassadors from ten nations hostage and demand one hundred million dollars. Op-Center director Paul Hood and the Striker team must navigate international politics, media scrutiny, and bureaucratic red tape to end the standoff before it ignites a global crisis.
Setting: Contemporary (late 1990s), primarily United Nations Headquarters in New York City; also Washington, D.C., and Op-Center command locations
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tom Clancy's Op-center right for my child?
It depends — here's what to consider for Tom Clancy's Op-center. The reading level is AR 7.8, 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 hostage crisis and terrorism, international diplomacy and geopolitics, military strategy and special operations.
How long does it take to read Tom Clancy's Op-center?
At a typical 7th grade reading pace, Tom Clancy's Op-center takes around 14h to finish. The book has 152,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Tom Clancy's Op-center have an AR quiz?
Yes — Tom Clancy's Op-center has an AR quiz available, worth 23 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 Op-center?
Tom Clancy's Op-center has an AR reading level of 7.8, 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.