Internet spy
Ian Probert
Internet spy
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Ian Probert
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
Did you know some hackers once sneaked into secret computer files just like spies? They worked for a mysterious group called the KGB, but that's only the beginning of this thrilling internet adventure.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This fictionalized story introduces young readers to a real 1989 incident involving German hackers working for the KGB to break into secret U.S. computer files. Designed for early readers aged 5-8, it explores themes of computer crimes and espionage in an accessible way without graphic content. Parents should know it presents a simplified and age-appropriate take on cybercrime history.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8LS — Light — SocialLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0753450070
- Pages
- 91
- Publisher
- Kingfisher Books
- Published
- 1996
- Type
- Fiction