Mary Anne and the Silent Witness

Ann M. Martin

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Mary Anne and the Silent Witness

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Ann M. Martin

Baby-Sitters Club Mystery

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Page-Turner

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

Mary Anne is determined to earn the trust of Luke, the shy eight-year-old she's babysitting, who might know secrets about a suspicious fire. As she digs deeper, she uncovers clues that could stop a greedy developer from ruining their town. Can Mary Anne solve the mystery before it's too late?

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

7/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

147 pages
28,356 words
3h 9m read-aloud
ISBN
0590228684
Pages
147
Publisher
Scholastic Inc.
Published
April 1996
Type
Fiction
Word Count
28,356
Read-Aloud
~3h 9m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Mysteries, Espionage, & Detective StoriesDetectiveBabysittersMystery and Detective StoriesAfrican Americans