Allan Pinkerton

Judith Pinkerton Josephson

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Allan Pinkerton

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Judith Pinkerton Josephson

Reading Level 7 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Sweet Spot

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Discover the exciting life of Allan Pinkerton, the man who created the first private detective agency in America. Follow his adventures as he solves mysteries and protects people in a time of great change. Perfect for young readers ready to explore history through thrilling detective stories.

Themes

HistoryDetectivesAdventureBiography

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 7 book with gentle content intensity. It's a Sweet Spot read — challenging text with gentle themes, ideal for advanced or 2e readers. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

4/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

128 pages
20,401 words
2h 16m read-aloud
ISBN
0822549239
Pages
128
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Published
1996
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
20,401
Read-Aloud
~2h 16m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Detectives

Subjects

Pinkerton, Allan, 1819-1884Pinkerton's National Detective AgencyDetectivesUnited StatesPrivate Investigators

People

Allan Pinkerton (1819-1884)

Places

United States