Counterfeit Detectives

David Krumboltz

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Counterfeit Detectives

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by David Krumboltz

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

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 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

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
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

137 pages
ISBN
9781401035235
Pages
137
Publisher
Xlibris Corporation
Published
March 2002
Type
Fiction