Man with the Black Glove, The (Easy-To-Read Books)
U. Scheffler
Man with the Black Glove, The (Easy-To-Read Books)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by U. Scheffler
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
Here's a secret: Martin stumbles upon a wallet packed with money, but no name to match it—just a mysterious dry cleaning ticket. With police badges in hand, he and his friends dive into a thrilling chase to return it. But that’s only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This easy-to-read mystery follows Martin and his friends as they use clues and police IDs to find the owner of a lost wallet, ultimately aiding in catching a real robber. Suitable for early readers aged 5-8, the story encourages problem-solving and teamwork without intense conflict or frightening scenes.
Why we rated Man with the Black Glove, The (Easy-To-Read Books) 8LP
Man with the Black Glove, The (Easy-To-Read Books) is written at a Level 3 reading level across 62 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Man with the Black Glove, The (Easy-To-Read Books) works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate Man with the Black Glove, The (Easy-To-Read Books) as 8LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril.
Thematically, Man with the Black Glove, The (Easy-To-Read Books) explores mystery, friendship, adventure, and problem solving — 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 mystery, friendship, adventure.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780735811799
- Pages
- 62
- Publisher
- Michael Neugebauer Books
- Published
- September 1, 1999
- Type
- Fiction