Burgle the Baron
John Creasey
Burgle the Baron
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by John Creasey
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
Burgle the Baron isn’t just any jewel thief—he’s the smartest one out there, always one step ahead of the law and the antique dealers trying to catch him. But when the stakes get higher than ever, can he keep his secrets safe? This thrilling chase shows why brains beat brawn every time.
Themes
Quick Assessment
Burgle the Baron is a middle-grade mystery about a clever jewel thief and the antique dealers trying to outwit him. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story features suspense and intrigue without graphic content, making it an engaging read for young mystery fans. Parents should note the focus on crime and clever problem-solving in a lighthearted fictional context.
Why we rated Burgle the Baron 9LP
Burgle the Baron is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 192 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Burgle the Baron works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Burgle the Baron as 9LP ("Light — Physical") 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, Burgle the Baron explores adventure, mystery, crime, and friendship — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, mystery, crime.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LP — Light — PhysicalLight 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
- 0802753124
- Pages
- 192
- Publisher
- Walker & Company
- Published
- 1974
- Type
- Fiction