Crime Times Three

P. D. James

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Crime Times Three

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Three Complete Novels Featuring Adam Dalgliesh of Scotland Yard

by P. D. James

Reading Level 8 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

Detective and mystery storiesAdventureFriendshipCrime and Justice

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 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

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
7
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

782 pages
ISBN
068416065X
Pages
782
Publisher
Macmillan Reference USA
Published
1979
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Dalgliesh, AdamDetective and Mystery Stories, EnglishPoliceEnglandAdam DalglieshEnglish Detective and Mystery Stories

Places

England