Body in the Basement

Norah McClintock

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Body in the Basement

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Norah McClintock

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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

After a mysterious body is discovered under the old cafe, Tasha is determined to prove her father’s innocence. As she digs deeper, she uncovers hidden secrets and faces unexpected challenges while searching for the true culprit. Can Tasha solve the mystery before it's too late?

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, mystery, emotional: fear & anxiety. 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 Emotional: Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

4/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

208 pages
50,371 words
5h 36m read-aloud
ISBN
0590249835
Pages
208
Publisher
Scholastic Canada
Published
September 1, 1997
Type
Fiction
Word Count
50,371
Read-Aloud
~5h 36m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

MurderFalse ArrestParentsDeathDetective and Mystery StoriesMeurtreRomans, Nouvelles, Etc. Pour La JeunesseArrestation IllégaleMortRoman Policier