Reading Suitability
The Third Orb is for readers ages 12-18. The reviewed concept identifies no explicit language, sexual content, or graphic violence.
For parents and educators
Reader Privacy & Safety
Student participation deserves clear expectations. This page is reserved for the reading suitability, feedback, privacy, and permission information that adults need before recommending the beta reader project.
Public Website Participation Details Being Prepared
The school-partnered concept is teacher-guided and subject to staff review. Before independent student participation through this public website begins, final privacy and consent details should be completed and reviewed alongside every feedback form in use.
School Participation
The school-partnered model is voluntary, teacher-guided, and based on staff-reviewed selected excerpts.
Information Collected
Readers may submit feedback with a reader name, nickname, or code name. A real full name is not required. An email address, including a parent or guardian email, is needed if the reader wants chapter updates, follow-up questions, publication news, book-offer opportunities, or acknowledgement tracking.
Consent & Questions
Email is used as the private contact method for connecting feedback across chapters, sending project updates, asking follow-up questions, and tracking optional acknowledgement eligibility. Questions, unsubscribe requests, or removal requests can be sent to HiddenLevelBooks@gmail.com.
Beta reader acknowledgement plan
Recognizing Thoughtful Reader Feedback
Readers who provide useful feedback across multiple chapters may qualify for optional acknowledgement in the published book. Acknowledgements can use a chosen first name, nickname, or code name; a real full name is not required.
View Acknowledgement PlanFeedback forms
Form Review Checklist
Chapter One currently links to an external Google Forms feedback form. Any form intended for student readers should be reviewed for the data it collects and the settings controlling submission access and visibility.
- Confirm what information each form asks readers to submit.
- Decide whether anonymous responses are appropriate.
- Add an educator or parent inquiry contact.
- Publish public-site consent guidance before independent student outreach.
Educational review
Educational Materials Endorsement
“I would confidently support the use of these materials in an educational setting and view the project as a worthwhile opportunity to enhance student literacy and engagement.”
Darleen Keith, M.Ed.
Retired English Teacher, Ottawa-Carleton District School Board
Quoted with permission. Her review addressed instructional materials and selected manuscript excerpts, including age appropriateness and classroom suitability.