Falcon's Malteser

Anthony Horowitz

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Falcon's Malteser

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Diamond Brothers Mystery #1 (Diamond Brothers Mysteries)

by Anthony Horowitz

Reading Level 6 11LP Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th 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

What would you do if you were handed a mysterious package worth millions and suddenly found yourself chased by every crook in town? Tim Diamond is the worst detective ever, but now his clever little brother Nick has the package—and trouble is just getting started. Can they outsmart the bad guys before it's too late?

Quick Assessment

Falcon's Malteser is a humorous middle-grade mystery filled with action and adventure. It follows Tim Diamond, an unlucky detective, and his younger brother Nick as they deal with a dangerous package and the criminals after it. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book contains mild peril typical for the genre but no intense content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11LP — Light — Physical
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

4/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
5
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

208 pages
ISBN
9780142402191
Pages
208
Publisher
Puffin Books
Published
July 8, 2004
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Mysteries & Detective StoriesHumorous StoriesAction & AdventureMystery and Detective StoriesBrothersWit and HumorPrivate InvestigatorsAdventure StoriesAdventure and AdventurersOrphansSpies

Places

EnglandLondon (England)