Drawn Blanc.
Reg Gadney
Drawn Blanc.
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Reg Gadney
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
What if you were a secret agent on the run, accused of something you didn’t do? Imagine sneaking into a mysterious London club, trying to uncover secrets while everyone around you is watching. Can O.B. Blanc complete his mission before it's too late?
Quick Assessment
Set in the late 1960s, this espionage thriller follows O.B. Blanc, a young Czech dissident turned reluctant spy, as he navigates danger and deception in London. Suitable for readers aged 9-12, the book features themes of espionage and suspense with complex political undertones. Parents should note the story contains mild peril and explores themes of trust and identity.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0434280003
- Pages
- 186
- Publisher
- Heinemann
- Published
- 1970
- Type
- Fiction