Evidence
Jonathan Kellerman
Evidence
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Jonathan Kellerman
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 mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
The sun hasn’t even risen yet, and a foreman climbs shaky wooden steps at a giant building site. Suddenly, he stops—there’s a man and a woman lying very still on a blanket. What happened here, and why were they meeting in such a strange, scary place?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early-reader mystery introduces young children to suspenseful storytelling with simple language and large type, suitable for ages 5-8. The story involves a police investigation of a crime scene, but the content is handled with care appropriate for early readers. Parents should note that the book includes themes of crime and police work, presented in a way that is accessible and not graphic.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781444803129
- Pages
- 435
- Publisher
- Charnwood
- Published
- 2010
- Type
- Fiction