Minerva Clark goes to the dogs

Karen Karbo

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Minerva Clark goes to the dogs

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Minerva Clark Mystery

by Karen Karbo

Minerva Clark Mystery

Reading Level 5-6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th 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

Thirteen-year-old Minerva Clark, feeling braver than ever, dives into a puzzling case involving a stolen red diamond. Her investigation leads her through the quirky corners of Portland and into the world of a shady animal shelter and its unusual residents. Adventure and mystery await as she unravels secrets with courage and cleverness.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 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

6/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

211 pages
48,745 words
5h 25m read-aloud
ISBN
158234678X
Pages
211
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Published
2006
Type
Fiction
Word Count
48,745
Read-Aloud
~5h 25m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Mystery and Detective StoriesPortlandDetective and Mystery StoriesMystery Fiction

Places

Portland (Or.)