Arch angels

Robert J. Randisi

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Arch angels

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Joe Keough Mystery

by Robert J. Randisi

Reading Level 7 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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

What if two cities were haunted by a mysterious danger on the same highway? Boys in Chicago and girls in St. Louis are disappearing, leaving detectives racing against time to uncover the truth. Is one villain behind it all, or could there be more than one shadow lurking in the night?

Themes

MysteryCrimeFamilyEmotional StruggleAdventure

Quick Assessment

Arch Angels is a middle-grade mystery that follows detectives investigating disturbing cases of missing and murdered children across two cities. The story involves complex themes such as crime, investigation, and personal struggles, suitable for mature readers aged 9-12 who can handle suspense and emotional depth. Parents should note the presence of crime and references to violence, as well as themes of illness and internal conflict.

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

Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Emotional: Mental Health Physical/Safety: Mild Peril Physical/Safety: Realistic Violence
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
9
World Scope
5
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

355 pages
ISBN
0312308787
Pages
355
Publisher
Minotaur Books
Published
2004
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Keough, JoeChildrenCrimes AgainstGovernment InvestigatorsSerial MurdersSaint LouisChicagoJoe KeoughKeoughJoe

Places

Chicago (Ill.)Saint Louis (Mo.)