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Bailey's Peoria Problem

Linda Carlblom

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Bailey's Peoria Problem

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Linda Carlblom

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th 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

Here’s a secret: sheep aren’t just fluffy farm animals—they’re hiding mysterious codes! Bailey and Alexis thought their visit to a sheep ranch would be quiet and boring, but suddenly they’re caught up in a wild chase involving a missing millionaire and puzzling clues. And that’s only the beginning of their unexpected adventure!

Themes

Quick Assessment

Bailey's Peoria Problem is a middle-grade mystery that follows Bailey and Alexis as they visit a sheep ranch and get involved in solving the case of a missing millionaire. The story is appropriate for ages 9-12 and features themes of friendship, problem-solving, and adventure without any intense content. It offers an engaging, light-hearted mystery suitable for young readers.

Why we rated Bailey's Peoria Problem 9LE

Bailey's Peoria Problem is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 151 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Bailey's Peoria Problem works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate Bailey's Peoria Problem as 9LE ("Light — Emotional") 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.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.

Thematically, Bailey's Peoria Problem explores adventure, mystery, friendship, and problem solving — 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.
  • Kids drawn to stories about adventure, mystery, friendship.

Maybe not for

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

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

151 pages
ISBN
9781607423089
Pages
151
Publisher
Barbour Publishing
Published
2010
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Adventure and AdventurersMissing PersonsMystery and Detective StoriesCampsFriendshipFiction.#x1E; 7Sheep-shearingChristian LifeGirls