Candy (iBOOK)

Lavie Tidhar

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Candy (iBOOK)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Lavie Tidhar

Reading Level 7 12LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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

Here’s a secret: candy is illegal in this city! But 12-year-old detective Nelle Faulkner isn’t afraid to break the rules. When a sneaky candy gangster asks for her help, she dives into a hidden world of sugar-smugglers and biscuit bandits—but that’s only the beginning.

Quick Assessment

Set in a unique world where candy and biscuits are banned, this middle-grade mystery follows 12-year-old Nelle Faulkner, a private detective who takes on a challenging case involving underground candy crime. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story blends adventure with light themes of crime and friendship, making it an engaging read without intense content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

304 pages
ISBN
9781407187792
Pages
304
Publisher
Scholastic
Published
2018
Type
Fiction