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Concord Cunningham on the Case

Mat Halverson

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Concord Cunningham on the Case

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Scripture Sleuth 3

by Mat Halverson

Reading Level 4-5 9LP 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 a quiet town held secrets deeper than anyone imagined? Concord Cunningham, a clever kid with a sharp eye, stumbles onto a mystery that could change everything. Can he uncover the truth before it's too late?

Quick Assessment

Concord Cunningham on the Case is a middle-grade mystery blending detective adventure with Christian themes, suitable for ages 9 to 12. The story follows Concord, a young sleuth navigating puzzles and challenges with faith and courage. Parents can expect a wholesome mystery that encourages critical thinking and moral reflection without intense peril or mature content.

Why we rated Concord Cunningham on the Case 9LP

Concord Cunningham on the Case is written at a Level 4-5 reading level. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Concord Cunningham on the Case works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate Concord Cunningham on the Case as 9LP ("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.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril.

Thematically, Concord Cunningham on the Case explores mystery, adventure, friendship, faith & spirituality, and coming of age — 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, adventure, friendship.

Maybe not for

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

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LP — Light — Physical
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
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

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

ISBN
9780613802604
Publisher
Turtleback
Published
April 2003
Type
Fiction

Subjects

Mysteries, Espionage, & Detective StoriesReligiousChristian