Counterfeit Detectives
David Krumboltz
Counterfeit Detectives
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by David Krumboltz
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
What if two kids stumbled onto a secret that even the grown-up detectives couldn’t crack? Scooter and his sister Mary find a mysterious box of counterfeit money, but when it disappears, no one believes their story. Can they solve the mystery before it’s too late?
Quick Assessment
Counterfeit Detectives follows ten-year-old Scooter and his twelve-year-old sister Mary as they uncover a counterfeit money scheme in their small Midwestern town. The story combines mystery, humor, and valuable lessons about honesty, helping others, and accepting differences. Suitable for preteens and young teens, this lighthearted detective adventure offers positive themes without intense content.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781401035235
- Pages
- 137
- Publisher
- Xlibris Corporation
- Published
- March 2002
- Type
- Fiction