A Killing in the Market (Hardy Boys Casefiles, # 18)

Franklin W. Dixon

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A Killing in the Market (Hardy Boys Casefiles, # 18)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Franklin W. Dixon

Hardy Boys Casefiles

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched Page-Turner

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Frank and Joe Hardy dive into a puzzling case when Cyril Bayard, an investment advisor with a mysterious past, suddenly vanishes. As they follow clues and uncover secrets, they must protect their family’s future while solving the mystery. Danger and suspense await around every corner in this thrilling detective adventure.

Themes

MysteryFamilyAdventureDetective Stories

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, emotional: fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Emotional: Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

7/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

150 pages
29,383 words
3h 16m read-aloud
ISBN
0671684728
Pages
150
Publisher
Archway Paperbacks
Published
January 15, 1989
Type
Fiction
Word Count
29,383
Read-Aloud
~3h 16m
Text Density
Standard

Subjects

Mystery and Detective StoriesMysteryMysteries, Espionage, & Detective StoriesDetective and Mystery StoriesHardy Boys