Mind games
H. I. Larry
Mind games
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
24 Hours to Save the World ... and Put Out the Rubbish
by H. I. Larry
Zac Power
The text is written at a 4th 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
Join Zac as he dives into a thrilling mission to stop clever hackers targeting a powerful satellite. The adventure takes him to Bladesville, a bustling city packed with the coolest games and gadgets, where he must use his spy skills to save the day. Perfect for young readers who love excitement and clever problem-solving!
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 4-5 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril. Written for readers ages 5-8.
Why we rated Mind games 9LP
Mind games is written at a Level 4-5 reading level (approximately 7,178 words). Strong independent readers around grade 5.1 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Mind games works for readers up to grade 6.1.
Read aloud, Mind games takes about 48 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.
We rate Mind games as 9LP ("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, Mind games explores adventure, spies, and science & nature — 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.
- ✓ Readers who like a steady plot with enough momentum to keep pages turning.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, spies, science & nature.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LP — 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
5/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780312346577
- Publisher
- Square Fish
- Published
- 2008
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 7,178
- Read-Aloud
- ~48 min