Crime at the Ch@t Cafe

Carolyn Keene

Cover of Crime at the Ch@t Cafe

Crime at the Ch@t Cafe

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Carolyn Keene

Reading Level 4-5 9LT 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.

We may earn a commission from these links. Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores with every purchase.

About This Book

The screen flickers and the whole restaurant freezes—no orders, no music, just silence. Nancy Drew’s fingers fly over the keyboard, racing to trace the invisible hacker lurking in the code. But just as she’s about to uncover a clue, the lights go out—what’s coming next?

Themes

Crime & mysteryEspionageMysteriesJuvenile FictionAction & Adventure

Quick Assessment

Nancy Drew steps into a modern mystery when the computer system of a popular restaurant is sabotaged. This middle-grade novel combines technology and detective work, suitable for children ages 9 to 12. The story involves mild suspense and problem-solving without intense content, making it appropriate for its target audience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

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

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

Similar Books

Based on content and theme analysis

See all books like this →

Details

Book Length

160 pages
ISBN
9780671007492
Pages
160
Publisher
Simon Pulse
Published
1997
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Crime & MysteryMysteries, Espionage, & Detective StoriesAction & AdventureMysteryMystery and Detective StoriesMystery FictionRestaurantsDrewNancy