Harry & Hopper
Margaret Wild, Freya Blackwood
Harry & Hopper
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Margaret Wild, Freya Blackwood
The text is written at a 3rd 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
What if a young detective was visiting his mysterious relatives when strange illnesses start to spread in town? Fourteen-year-old Sherlock Holmes isn't just on summer break—he's on the trail of a mystery that could be much more dangerous than anyone imagines. Can he uncover the truth before it's too late?
Quick Assessment
Set in 1868, this historical fiction follows a young Sherlock Holmes as he spends summer with relatives and begins his journey into detective work. The story involves mysterious illnesses and crime, introducing early readers to suspense and mystery without graphic content. Suitable for ages 7-9, it explores themes of family, investigation, and problem-solving.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780312642617
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Macmillan
- Published
- January 2011
- Type
- Fiction
- Lexile
- 560L