Licence to fish

Justin Richards

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Licence to fish

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Justin Richards

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

What if your school pond was hiding a secret spy base? Alfie and his friends think something fishy is going on during their fishing lessons. Can they outsmart the sneaky villains before it's too late?

Themes

SchoolsSpiesFishingAdventureFriendship

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction book follows Alfie and his friends as they uncover a secret spy operation hidden beneath their school pond. With themes of friendship, adventure, and problem-solving, it is appropriate for ages 9 to 12. The story contains mild suspense and focuses on teamwork without any intense or graphic content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

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
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

163 pages
ISBN
9780007273591
Pages
163
Publisher
HarperCollins UK
Published
2009
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

SchoolsSpiesFishingShort Stories