Haunted Clock Tower Mystery
Gertrude Chandler Warner
Haunted Clock Tower Mystery
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Gertrude Chandler Warner
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
Here’s a secret: the towering clock on Goldwin University’s campus isn’t just for telling time. Somewhere inside, a hidden treasure waits—forgotten by everyone but waiting for the brave to find it. But that’s only the beginning.
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade mystery follows the Boxcar Children as they visit Goldwin University and uncover clues about a hidden secret linked to the campus clock tower. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story encourages problem-solving and sibling teamwork with light suspense and no mature content. Themes include family bonds, mystery-solving, and historical secrets.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight 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
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781299968158
- Pages
- 150
- Publisher
- Random House Books for Young Readers
- Published
- 2011
- Type
- Fiction