Clue in the Crumbling Wall #22
Michael J. Bugeja
Clue in the Crumbling Wall #22
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Michael J. Bugeja
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Nancy races through the shadowy hallways, heart pounding as she inches closer to the crumbling wall hiding a dangerous secret. Suddenly, a noise behind her makes her freeze—who else is on the trail, and what will happen next?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This classic Nancy Drew mystery, originally published in 1945, follows the young detective as she unravels a hidden secret behind a deteriorating wall. Suitable for ages 13 to 18, it offers a suspenseful and engaging story with light peril but no graphic content. The edition preserves the original text and artwork, providing a nostalgic glimpse into mid-20th-century juvenile fiction.
Why we rated Clue in the Crumbling Wall #22 11LE
Clue in the Crumbling Wall #22 is written at a Level 6 reading level across 232 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Clue in the Crumbling Wall #22 works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Clue in the Crumbling Wall #22 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, Clue in the Crumbling Wall #22 explores mystery, adventure, detective stories, and coming of age — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about mystery, adventure, detective stories.
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
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781557092793
- Pages
- 232
- Publisher
- Applewood Books
- Published
- December 1, 2006
- Type
- Fiction