What reading level is Franklin the Detective (Kids Can Read)?

Franklin the Detective (Kids Can Read) by Paulette Bourgeois is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Franklin the Detective (Kids Can Read) appropriate for?

Franklin the Detective (Kids Can Read) is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 7C (Clear).

What genre is Franklin the Detective (Kids Can Read)?

Franklin the Detective (Kids Can Read) is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Franklin the Detective (Kids Can Read) have any content warnings?

Franklin the Detective (Kids Can Read) has a HootRating of 7C (Clear). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Franklin the Detective (Kids Can Read)?

Franklin the Detective (Kids Can Read) by Paulette Bourgeois is 32 pages.

Franklin the Detective (Kids Can Read)

Paulette Bourgeois

Franklin the Detective (Kids Can Read)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Paulette Bourgeois

Illustrated by Celeste Gagnon

Reading Level 2 7C Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a detective? Franklin the turtle just found his mom's lost purse and now he's ready to solve his next big mystery. But can he find the missing baseball before it's too late?

Themes

Animals - TurtlesMystery and detective storiesFictionReaders - BeginnerJuvenile Easy Readers

Quick Assessment

Franklin the Detective is a Level 2 early reader designed for children ages 5 to 8, featuring longer stories and more challenging vocabulary to build reading confidence. The story follows Franklin, a clever turtle, as he uses his detective skills to solve a mystery involving a missing baseball. This book encourages problem-solving and observation skills in a fun and accessible way.

For Parents

Content Intensity

7C — Clear

Emotional

Clear

Physical

Clear

Social

Clear

Thematic

Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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Details

Book Length

32 pages

ISBN: 9781553374978
Pages: 32
Publisher: Kids Can Press
Published: August 1, 2004
Type: Fiction

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

AnimalsTurtlesMystery and Detective StoriesBeginnerMysteries, Espionage, & Detective StoriesMovie or Television Tie-InMovie TieInMysteryDetective and Mystery StoriesProblem SolvingFranklinEnquêtesOuvrages IllustrésAmitié