Alvin Fernald, Mayor for a Day (Secret Panel Mysteries)

Clifford B. Hicks

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Alvin Fernald, Mayor for a Day (Secret Panel Mysteries)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Clifford B. Hicks

Illustrated by Theodore Schluenderfritz

Secret Panel Mysteries; Alvin Fernald Mystery

Reading Level 5-6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th 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

Eleven-year-old Alvin Fernald gets a surprising chance to step into the mayor’s shoes for a day. What starts as an exciting adventure soon turns into a thrilling mystery as Alvin uncovers a secret that puts the town in danger. Can he outsmart the real villain and save the day?

Themes

AdventureMysteryFriendshipComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

6/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

143 pages
29,228 words
3h 15m read-aloud
ISBN
9781883937980
Pages
143
Publisher
Bethlehem Books
Published
November 2007
Type
Fiction
Word Count
29,228
Read-Aloud
~3h 15m
Text Density
Standard