Body, Crime, Suspect

Norah McClintock

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Body, Crime, Suspect

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

How a Murder Investigation Really Works

by Norah McClintock

Illustrated by Paul McCusker

Reading Level 6-7 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th 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

Dive into a gripping mystery where every clue counts in solving a puzzling murder. Follow the twists and turns of a Canadian investigation as secrets unravel and suspects emerge. Perfect for young detectives ready to crack the case!

Themes

MysteryDetective StoriesAdventure

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6-7 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, mystery. Written for readers ages 9-12.

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

Mild Peril Mystery
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

4/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

170 pages
38,516 words
4h 17m read-aloud
ISBN
0439987695
Pages
170
Publisher
Markham, Ont. : Scholastic Canada
Published
November 2001
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
38,516
Read-Aloud
~4h 17m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Mysteries, Espionage, & Detective StoriesDetectiveMurderTrialsMeurtreEnquêtesInvestigationRomans, Nouvelles, Etc. Pour La JeunesseProcès