Evidence

Jonathan Kellerman

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Evidence

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jonathan Kellerman

Reading Level 1-2 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 5-8 Heads Up

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

PoliceChild PsychologistsMystery

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 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
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
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
5
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

435 pages
ISBN
9781444803129
Pages
435
Publisher
Charnwood
Published
2010
Type
Fiction

Genres

Child psychologists

Subjects

PoliceLarge Type BooksChild PsychologistsMilo SturgisChildren PsychologistsDelawareAlexSturgisMiloLos Angeles

People

Alex Delaware (Fictitious character)Milo Sturgis (Fictitious character)

Places

CaliforniaLos Angeles