EVIL IN PARADISE (Race Against Time 6)
J.J. Fortune
EVIL IN PARADISE (Race Against Time 6)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by J.J. Fortune
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
Stephen Lane clutches the airplane seat as they soar over the sparkling Hawaiian islands. Suddenly, a mysterious message flashes on his uncle Richard's phone—Jade Muroe needs their help, and the Mole is closing in. Can they stop this shadowy villain before it's too late?
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade adventure follows Stephen Lane and his uncle as they travel to Hawaii to assist a family friend caught in a dangerous situation involving a criminal mastermind. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story includes mild peril and suspense but is appropriate for readers who enjoy thrilling mysteries. Parents should note elements of crime and tension, though these are handled at a level suitable for middle-grade readers.
Why we rated EVIL IN PARADISE (Race Against Time 6) 9LP
EVIL IN PARADISE (Race Against Time 6) is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 140 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, EVIL IN PARADISE (Race Against Time 6) works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate EVIL IN PARADISE (Race Against Time 6) as 9LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, EVIL IN PARADISE (Race Against Time 6) explores adventure, mystery, and friendship — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, mystery, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780440924302
- Pages
- 140
- Publisher
- Laurel Leaf
- Published
- April 1, 1984
- Type
- Fiction