Case of the Missing Teeth
Carol Hill
Case of the Missing Teeth
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Carol Hill
The text is written at a 2nd 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 lost something really important and just couldn't find it anywhere? Sam Clam is on a big mission to help his friend Gummer Shark find his missing teeth. But where could they have gone?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader mystery follows Sam Clam as he helps his friend Gummer Shark locate his lost teeth. Perfect for children ages 5-8, it encourages problem-solving and detective skills without any intense content. The story is lighthearted and suitable for young readers beginning to explore mystery genres.
Why we rated Case of the Missing Teeth 7C
Case of the Missing Teeth is written at a Level 2 reading level across 24 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Case of the Missing Teeth works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Case of the Missing Teeth as 7C ("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, Case of the Missing Teeth explores mystery, friendship, and detective stories — 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.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about mystery, friendship, detective stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A 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
- 9780874494419
- Pages
- 24
- Publisher
- Modern Publishing
- Published
- November 1988
- Type
- Fiction