Booby Trapped (Clue, No 6)
A. E. Parker
Booby Trapped (Clue, No 6)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by A. E. Parker
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 gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Here's a secret: Mr. Boddy thinks his mansion is the safest place ever, with cameras everywhere watching every move. But his six best friends are plotting a clever way to turn the tables on him. And that's only the beginning of the surprises waiting inside!
Quick Assessment
This early reader mystery features Mr. Boddy and his six friends engaging in playful rivalry inside a mansion rigged with security cameras. Suitable for ages 5-8, the story encourages problem-solving and teamwork without intense conflict or scary scenes. It's a lighthearted introduction to mystery and detective themes ideal for young readers.
Why we rated Booby Trapped (Clue, No 6) 8C
Booby Trapped (Clue, No 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, No 6) works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate Booby Trapped (Clue, No 6) as 8C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Booby Trapped (Clue, No 6) explores mystery, friendship, and adventure — 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, friendship, adventure.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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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
- 9780606090940
- Pages
- 96
- Publisher
- Turtleback
- Published
- August 1994
- Type
- Fiction