Lullaby Time for Little People
Ed McBain
Lullaby Time for Little People
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Ed McBain
The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.
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About This Book
There's a secret hidden in the quietest nights, where a babysitter and a little baby disappeared in a mystery no one expected. Detectives Carella and Meyer are on the case, but what they uncover is just the start of a deeper puzzle.
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade mystery follows Detectives Carella and Meyer as they investigate the tragic murders of a babysitter and her infant charge. While appropriate for ages 9-12, the story contains themes of crime and loss that may require parental guidance due to its serious and suspenseful nature.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 4 — IntenseHeavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9789991148991
- Pages
- 434
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- Published
- November 1990
- Type
- Fiction