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Clamp School Detectives, Book 2

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Clamp School Detectives, Book 2

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by CLAMP

Reading Level 6 11LP Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

What if a group of clever detectives went to school to solve mysteries and protect their friends? Imagine sneaky secrets, tricky puzzles, and daring adventures that could happen right in your classroom. But when the next case comes, will they be ready for the biggest challenge yet?

Quick Assessment

This graphic novel follows the Clamp School Detectives as they tackle various mysteries and protect their school community. Suitable for ages 9-12, it blends fantasy and light science fiction elements with humor and friendship. There is mild peril and fantasy violence, but nothing too intense for middle-grade readers.

Why we rated Clamp School Detectives, Book 2 11LP

Clamp School Detectives, Book 2 is written at a Level 6 reading level across 208 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Clamp School Detectives, Book 2 works for readers up to grade 8.0.

We rate Clamp School Detectives, Book 2 as 11LP ("Light — Physical") 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, Clamp School Detectives, Book 2 explores mystery, friendship, fantasy world-building, and adventure — 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, fantasy world-building.

Maybe not for

  • ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11LP — Light — Physical
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

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
5
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

208 pages
ISBN
9781591822950
Pages
208
Publisher
TokyoPop
Published
June 17, 2003
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Science Fiction, Fantasy, & MagicFantasyComics & Graphic NovelsMangaGraphic NovelsAction & AdventureMystery Comic Books, StripsComic Books, StripsRomans GraphiquesComics & Graphic Novels, East Asian Style, Manga, Fantasy