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Bad Moon (A Pacemaker bestellers book)

Dudley Bromley

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Bad Moon (A Pacemaker bestellers book)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Dudley Bromley

Pacemaker

Reading Level 3-4 8LP Ages 13+ Matched Page-Turner

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Under the eerie glow of a bad moon, secrets unravel and mysteries deepen, challenging a young detective's courage and wit. Every clue brings them closer to the truth hidden in the shadows, where danger and adventure await. Dive into a thrilling quest that sharpens your mind and ignites your imagination.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril. Written for readers ages 13+.

Why we rated Bad Moon (A Pacemaker bestellers book) 8LP

Bad Moon (A Pacemaker bestellers book) is written at a Level 3-4 reading level across 68 pages (approximately 8,556 words). Strong independent readers around grade 4.3 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Bad Moon (A Pacemaker bestellers book) works for readers up to grade 5.3.

Read aloud, Bad Moon (A Pacemaker bestellers book) takes about 57 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate Bad Moon (A Pacemaker bestellers book) 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, Bad Moon (A Pacemaker bestellers book) explores mystery, adventure, and coming of age — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
  • Kids drawn to stories about mystery, adventure, coming of age.
  • Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 2 more books in the Pacemaker series.

Maybe not for

  • ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.

For Parents

Content Intensity

8LP — Light — Physical
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

7/10

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

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

68 pages
8,556 words
57m read-aloud
ISBN
0822453622
Pages
68
Publisher
Fearon
Published
February 1980
Type
Fiction
Word Count
8,556
Read-Aloud
~57 min
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

Chapter BooksMystery and Detective Stories