Clue of the Gold Doubloons

Carolyn Keene

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Clue of the Gold Doubloons

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Carolyn Keene

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

Here’s a secret: Nancy and George are part of a pirate movie crew aboard a real sailing ship, but things aren’t as smooth as the ocean waves. Mysterious robberies start happening, and gold doubloons keep turning up at the scene. Nancy has to unravel who’s behind the mischief—but that’s only the beginning.

Quick Assessment

Nancy Drew and her friend George join the cast and crew of a pirate movie filmed on a historic ship, where a string of robberies disrupts the production. The story combines mystery and adventure suitable for middle-grade readers, with mild suspense and light peril. It’s an engaging read for ages 9 to 12, with no strong content concerns.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
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

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

160 pages
ISBN
9781442487895
Pages
160
Publisher
Simon and Schuster
Published
2013
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Mystery and Detective StoriesDetective and Mystery StoriesDrewNancy