What reading level is Bernie Magruder and the Disappearing Bodies?

Bernie Magruder and the Disappearing Bodies by Jean Little is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Bernie Magruder and the Disappearing Bodies appropriate for?

Bernie Magruder and the Disappearing Bodies is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LP (Light — Physical). Content flags: Mild Peril.

What genre is Bernie Magruder and the Disappearing Bodies?

Bernie Magruder and the Disappearing Bodies is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Bernie Magruder and the Disappearing Bodies have any content warnings?

Bernie Magruder and the Disappearing Bodies has a HootRating of 9LP (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 Bernie Magruder and the Disappearing Bodies?

Bernie Magruder and the Disappearing Bodies by Jean Little is 160 pages.

Bernie Magruder and the Disappearing Bodies

Jean Little

Bernie Magruder and the Disappearing Bodies

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jean Little

Reading Level 4-5 9LP 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

Bernie races down the creaky hallway of the Bessledorf Hotel, heart pounding as another body vanishes right before his eyes. Ghosts? Tricks? Or something even stranger? Just when he thinks he's close to solving the mystery, a chilling new clue turns everything upside down.

Themes

Mystery Humor AdventureDetective StoriesJuvenile Fiction

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade mystery follows Bernie Magruder as he investigates strange disappearances at the Bessledorf Hotel. Geared toward readers ages 9 to 12, the story blends humor with suspense in a way that's engaging but appropriate for this age group. Parents should note the book involves mild spooky elements and light peril typical of detective fiction.