Catch us if you can
Hope McLean
Catch us if you can
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Hope McLean
The text is written at a 4th 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
What if you and your best friends were part of a secret team solving mysteries at school? Jasmine, Erin, Willow, and Lili are not just any students—they're the Jewels, experts in math, science, history, and art, ready to crack their biggest case yet. But when a priceless ruby necklace goes missing, can they uncover the truth before the Atkinson Prep Rivals outshine them all?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction follows four friends who form a talented academic team called the Jewels. As they compete in school contests, they also take on the challenge of solving a real theft involving a stolen ruby necklace. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story offers engaging themes of friendship, teamwork, and problem-solving, with mild suspense appropriate for this age group.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780545482882
- Pages
- 140
- Publisher
- Scholastic Inc.
- Published
- 2013
- Type
- Fiction