Cold Sweat

Franklin W. Dixon

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Cold Sweat

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Franklin W. Dixon

Hardy Boys Casefiles

Reading Level 4-5 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 9-12 Heads Up Page-Turner

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 intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

Frank and Joe Hardy uncover a dark secret lurking beneath Bayport’s new superspa, where a dangerous gang aims to seize control. As they dig deeper, they face threatening dangers and unravel a chilling mystery that tests their courage and wits. Adventure and suspense build as the brothers race to stop the criminals before it's too late.

Themes

MysteryAdventureFamilyFriendshipCrimeDetective Stories

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include child abuse, physical danger, bullying. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 4 — Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Child Abuse Physical Danger Bullying Fear & Anxiety Realistic Violence Sexual Violence Stalking Restraint
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

7/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
8
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
10
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

160 pages
30,435 words
3h 23m read-aloud
ISBN
0671730991
Pages
160
Publisher
Simon Pulse
Published
May 1, 1992
Type
Fiction
Word Count
30,435
Read-Aloud
~3h 23m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Mystery and Detective StoriesMysteryMysteries, Espionage, & Detective StoriesHardy Boys