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Kim Possible: Code Word

Irene Trimble

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Kim Possible: Code Word

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Kim (Puzzle Book)

by Irene Trimble

Reading Level 3 8C Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

The sharp click of a secret lock snaps shut as Kim Possible races against time. The faint buzz of a hidden gadget hums in her hand, waiting for you to crack its code. Can you solve the puzzles and help Kim stop Dr. Drakken before it's too late?

Themes

AdventureGames & ActivitiesFriendshipHumorMovie or Television Tie-In

Quick Assessment

This early reader fiction book combines engaging puzzles and activities with a popular character, Kim Possible. Designed for ages 5-8 and reading level grade 3, it encourages critical thinking and problem-solving while following a lighthearted adventure about stopping a mad scientist's plan. The content is appropriate for young children and contains no intense or mature themes.

Why we rated Kim Possible: Code Word 8C

Kim Possible: Code Word is written at a Level 3 reading level across 80 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Kim Possible: Code Word works for readers up to grade 5.0.

We rate Kim Possible: Code Word as 8C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.

Thematically, Kim Possible: Code Word explores adventure, games & activities, friendship, humor, and movie or television tie-in — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Kids drawn to stories about adventure, games & activities, friendship.

Maybe not for

  • ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.

For Parents

Content Intensity

8C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

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

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

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
2
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

80 pages
ISBN
9780786846078
Pages
80
Publisher
Disney Press
Published
December 1, 2003
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Games & ActivitiesPuzzlesMovie or Television Tie-InMystery and Detective Stories