A gross carriage of justice
Robert L. Fish
A gross carriage of justice
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Robert L. Fish
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Carruthers, Simpson, and Briggs are arguing over clues when suddenly, hands grab them from behind! They didn’t see the kidnappers coming, but what do these mysterious captors want with three ex-detective writers? The answer might turn everything upside down!
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade mystery follows three former detective writers who unexpectedly become victims of a kidnapping. The story blends suspense with humor and is suitable for ages 9-12. Parents should note it contains mild peril but no graphic content.
Why we rated A gross carriage of justice 9LP
A gross carriage of justice is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 177 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, A gross carriage of justice works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate A gross carriage of justice as 9LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, A gross carriage of justice explores mystery, adventure, and friendship — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about mystery, adventure, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0385114745
- Pages
- 177
- Publisher
- Doubleday Books
- Published
- 1979
- Type
- Fiction