What reading level is Andy Russell, NOT wanted by the police?

Andy Russell, NOT wanted by the police by David A. Adler is at a Level 3-4 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Andy Russell, NOT wanted by the police appropriate for?

Andy Russell, NOT wanted by the police is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 8LP (Light — Physical). Content flags: Mild Peril.

What genre is Andy Russell, NOT wanted by the police?

Andy Russell, NOT wanted by the police is fiction. Part of the Andy Russell series.

Does Andy Russell, NOT wanted by the police have any content warnings?

Andy Russell, NOT wanted by the police has a HootRating of 8LP (Light — Physical). Content flags include: Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Andy Russell, NOT wanted by the police?

Andy Russell, NOT wanted by the police by David A. Adler is 118 pages (approximately 16,012 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Andy Russell, NOT wanted by the police

David A. Adler

Andy Russell, NOT wanted by the police

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by David A. Adler

Andy Russell

Reading Level 3-4 8LP Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 3rd 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

Andy and Tamika take on the responsibility of watching their neighbor's home, but when mysterious events begin unfolding inside, no one believes their warnings—not even the police. Together, they must uncover the truth and prove they're not imagining things. This suspenseful tale invites young readers to join the adventure and solve the mystery alongside the kids.

Themes

Mystery and detective storiesNeighborsSchools

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated Andy Russell, NOT wanted by the police 8LP

Andy Russell, NOT wanted by the police is written at a Level 3-4 reading level across 118 pages (approximately 16,012 words). Strong independent readers around grade 4.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Andy Russell, NOT wanted by the police works for readers up to grade 5.5.

Read aloud, Andy Russell, NOT wanted by the police runs about 1.8 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.

We rate Andy Russell, NOT wanted by the police as 8LP ("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.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril.

Thematically, Andy Russell, NOT wanted by the police explores mystery and detective stories, neighbors, and schools — 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.
✓ Readers who like a steady plot with enough momentum to keep pages turning.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about mystery and detective stories, neighbors, schools.
✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 5 more books in the Andy Russell series.