Lantern Sam and the Blue Streak bandits
Michael D. Beil
Lantern Sam and the Blue Streak bandits
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Michael D. Beil
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
In 1937, young Henry teams up with Lantern Sam, a clever talking cat, and a friendly conductor to uncover the mystery behind a daring kidnapping on the Lake Erie Shoreliner train. Together, they race against time to bring the missing heiress safely home. Adventure and suspense ride the rails in this thrilling tale!
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include kidnapping, mild peril. Written for readers ages 9-12.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
4/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780385753173
- Pages
- 277
- Publisher
- Knopf Books for Young Readers
- Published
- 2014
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 59,730
- Read-Aloud
- ~6h 38m
- Text Density
- Standard