Case of the Vanishing Corpse
Robert Newman
Case of the Vanishing Corpse
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Robert Newman
The text is written at a 6th 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: London's not just Sherlock Holmes' playground. Andrew Tillet and Sara Wiggins have mysteries of their own, and the disappearance of a corpse right on their lawn is just the start. But that’s only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade mystery follows Andrew Tillet and Sara Wiggins as they investigate a daring jewel theft and a baffling vanishing corpse in London. The story is suitable for ages 9-12, offering an engaging plot with themes of friendship, adventure, and problem-solving. Parents should note the presence of mild suspense and mystery elements typical for this age group.
Why we rated Case of the Vanishing Corpse 11LE
Case of the Vanishing Corpse is written at a Level 6 reading level across 231 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Case of the Vanishing Corpse works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Case of the Vanishing Corpse as 11LE ("Light — Emotional") 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, Case of the Vanishing Corpse explores mystery, adventure, friendship, detective story, and london setting — 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 mystery, adventure, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight 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
- 9781497685970
- Pages
- 231
- Publisher
- Open Road Media
- Published
- 2014
- Type
- Fiction