Dinosaur Detective #6: Night of the Carnotaurus
B. B. Calhoun
Dinosaur Detective #6: Night of the Carnotaurus
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by B. B. Calhoun
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
Here's a secret: Hollywood isn't just about glitz and glam—sometimes, it's full of mysterious mix-ups that only a Dinosaur Detective can solve. When Fenton Rumplemayer tags along with his dad to work on a dinosaur movie, he stumbles on odd accidents that don't add up. But that's only the beginning.
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade mystery follows Fenton Rumplemayer as he visits a Hollywood movie studio where his father is consulting on a dinosaur film. The story involves mild suspense with strange accidents and errors that Fenton tries to unravel. Suitable for readers aged 9 to 12, it offers an engaging blend of dinosaurs, detective work, and light intrigue without intense content.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0716765926
- Pages
- 112
- Publisher
- W. H. Freeman
- Published
- 1995
- Type
- Fiction