Catch us if you can

Hope McLean

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Catch us if you can

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Hope McLean

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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?

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 — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
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

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

140 pages
ISBN
9780545482882
Pages
140
Publisher
Scholastic Inc.
Published
2013
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Jewel ThievesRubiesMiddle SchoolsSchool ContestsStealingSchoolsBest FriendsFriendshipMystery and Detective StoriesTheftMystery FictionSchool StoriesWashington

Places

Washington (D.C.)