Framed

Gordon Korman

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Framed

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Gordon Korman

Reading Level 6 11LE 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

The sharp clang of the school bell echoes through the halls as a mysterious disappearance sends whispers buzzing. Griffin’s retainer is found where a priceless Super Bowl ring once gleamed, and every clue pulls him deeper into a tangled puzzle. Trust and friendship will be tested like never before in this thrilling chase.

Themes

FriendshipAdventureSchoolsTheftChildren's fiction

Quick Assessment

Framed is a middle-grade mystery centered on Griffin Bing, a student accused of stealing a valuable Super Bowl ring from his school. As Griffin and his friends work to clear his name, themes of friendship, trust, and problem-solving emerge in an age-appropriate adventure suitable for readers aged 9 to 12. The story contains light suspense and mild peril but no intense content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

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

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

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
5
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

240 pages
ISBN
9780545197632
Pages
240
Publisher
Scholastic Paperbacks
Published
2011
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

TheftSchoolsFriendshipAdventure and AdventurersMiddle SchoolsStealing