Tough-O-Meter

We've got your back. With the Tough-O-Meter, you'll know whether to bring extra layers or Swiss army knives as you summit the literary mountain. (10 = Toughest)

(3) Base Camp

Get ready for a page-turner, because this book is filled with suspense and that makes it a quick read. Sure the story is brimming with history, but it's the fun kind of history—you know, the kind where you're learning all about the past but it's actually super exciting. We promise.

Plus, if you need a refresher on your colonial times, Shmoop is here to deliver. Just check out our easy breezy guide to the Salem Witch Trials and this book shouldn't give you any trouble at all.