Booby-Trapped! (Clue, #6)
Eric Weiner
Booby-Trapped! (Clue, #6)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Eric Weiner
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
The mansion is buzzing with secrets as Mr. Boddy’s six friends sneak around, trying to catch him in the act. Suddenly, the security cameras start flashing—someone’s about to get caught! But who will outsmart who in this game of clues?
Quick Assessment
This early reader mystery follows Mr. Boddy and his six friends as they navigate clever traps and security cameras in a weekend full of mini-mysteries. Aimed at ages 5-8, it encourages problem-solving and critical thinking through engaging detective adventures. Parents should note the book’s light suspense and puzzle-solving elements suitable for young readers.
Why we rated Booby-Trapped! (Clue, #6) 8LT
Booby-Trapped! (Clue, #6) is written at a Level 3 reading level across 96 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Booby-Trapped! (Clue, #6) works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate Booby-Trapped! (Clue, #6) as 8LT ("Light — Thematic") 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, Booby-Trapped! (Clue, #6) explores mystery, adventure, and friendship — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about mystery, adventure, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8LT — Light — ThematicLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0590478052
- Pages
- 96
- Publisher
- Apple
- Published
- Sep 4, 1994
- Type
- Fiction