Detective Mole and the Tip-Top mystery

Robert M. Quackenbush

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Detective Mole and the Tip-Top mystery

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Story and Pictures

by Robert M. Quackenbush

Reading Level 1-2 6C Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 1st grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Detective Mole is sniffing around the Tip-Top Inn where strange things keep happening. Guests are running scared, and it's up to Mole to find out who's behind the mischief. Just when he thinks he's close to the answer, a new clue pops up that changes everything!

Themes

MysteryAnimalsDetective Stories

Quick Assessment

This early reader mystery follows Detective Mole as he solves puzzling events at the Tip-Top Inn. Suitable for ages 5-8, the book combines simple text with engaging animal characters to encourage young readers' problem-solving skills. The story contains mild suspense appropriate for early elementary children.

For Parents

Content Intensity

6C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

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

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
1
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

62 pages
ISBN
0688418589
Pages
62
Publisher
William Morrow & Company
Published
1978
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Mystery and Detective StoriesAnimals