Cast, in order of disappearance
Simon Brett
Cast, in order of disappearance
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Crime Novel by Simon Brett
by Simon Brett
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
The quiet rustle of pages and the faint scent of old film sets fill the air as Charles steps onto the movie scene. Suddenly, secrets swirl like shadows, and a mysterious danger lurks behind the camera. Can Charles unravel the mystery before someone disappears for good?
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade mystery features Charles Paris, an actor who gets caught up in a thrilling case involving blackmail and danger on a film set. Suitable for readers aged 9-12, it blends humor with suspense, though themes of blackmail and implied threats might warrant parental guidance. The story encourages problem-solving and empathy through its engaging narrative.
Why we rated Cast, in order of disappearance 9ME
Cast, in order of disappearance 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, Cast, in order of disappearance works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Cast, in order of disappearance as 9ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.
Thematically, Cast, in order of disappearance explores mystery, friendship, adventure, humor, and coming of age — 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, friendship, adventure.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
4/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0575019980
- Pages
- 192
- Publisher
- Orion
- Published
- 1975
- Type
- Fiction