What reading level is Cam Jansen and the mystery of the circus clown?

Cam Jansen and the mystery of the circus clown by David A. Adler is at a Level 3 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Cam Jansen and the mystery of the circus clown appropriate for?

Cam Jansen and the mystery of the circus clown is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 8C (Clear).

What genre is Cam Jansen and the mystery of the circus clown?

Cam Jansen and the mystery of the circus clown is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Cam Jansen and the mystery of the circus clown have any content warnings?

Cam Jansen and the mystery of the circus clown has a HootRating of 8C (Clear). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Cam Jansen and the mystery of the circus clown?

Cam Jansen and the mystery of the circus clown by David A. Adler is 57 pages.

Cam Jansen and the mystery of the circus clown

David A. Adler

Cam Jansen and the mystery of the circus clown

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by David A. Adler

Reading Level 3 8C Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

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

Have you ever seen a pickpocket sneak around a circus? Bright lights, colorful tents, and the crowd’s laughter fill the air, but something sneaky is happening behind the scenes. Can Cam Jansen use her amazing memory to catch the culprit before it's too late?

Themes

Detective and mystery storiesFriendship Adventure

Quick Assessment

This early chapter book features Cam Jansen, a clever fifth-grader with a photographic memory who solves a mystery involving a pickpocket at the circus. Suitable for children ages 5 to 8, the story encourages critical thinking and problem-solving in a light, engaging way without any intense content.