Crime Times Three
P. D. James
Crime Times Three
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Three Complete Novels Featuring Adam Dalgliesh of Scotland Yard
by P. D. James
The text is written at a 8th 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
Adam Dalgliesh races through the shadowy streets, clutching a vital clue that could crack the case wide open. Sirens wail in the distance as footsteps close in — but who’s chasing him, and why? Suddenly, everything changes in a heartbeat.
Themes
Quick Assessment
Crime Times Three features three thrilling detective stories starring Adam Dalgliesh, a thoughtful and clever police detective in England. Suitable for ages 9-12, this middle-grade mystery collection involves suspenseful investigations with some mild peril but no graphic content. Parents should note the presence of mystery and crime-solving themes that might prompt questions about justice and morality.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 068416065X
- Pages
- 782
- Publisher
- Macmillan Reference USA
- Published
- 1979
- Type
- Fiction