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Danger in Dead Man's Mine

Dave Glaze

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Danger in Dead Man's Mine

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Dave Glaze

Reading Level 4-5 9LP 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.

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About This Book

What if you discovered a secret mine so dangerous it was called Dead Man's Mine? Imagine sneaking through rattlesnake territory and speeding trains just to save someone trapped deep underground. Could Mac Davis beat the clock before it's too late?

Themes

AdventureFamilyPeople & PlacesTechnology

Quick Assessment

Danger in Dead Man's Mine is the third installment in an action-packed series following Mac Davis as he visits Lethbridge, Alberta. The story includes mild peril such as encounters with rattlesnakes, dangerous trains, and a rescue mission in a hazardous coal mine, making it suitable for readers aged 9-12. The book combines adventure with themes of family and courage in a Canadian setting.

Why we rated Danger in Dead Man's Mine 9LP

Danger in Dead Man's Mine is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 151 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Danger in Dead Man's Mine works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate Danger in Dead Man's Mine as 9LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.

Thematically, Danger in Dead Man's Mine explores adventure, family, people & places, and technology — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
  • Kids drawn to stories about adventure, family, people & places.

Maybe not for

  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

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

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

2/10

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
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

151 pages
ISBN
9781550504163
Pages
151
Publisher
Coteau Books
Published
2009-09-11
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Action & AdventurePeople & PlacesCanadaTechnology