Missing Grace

Elizabeth McDavid Jones

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Missing Grace

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Kit Mystery

by Elizabeth McDavid Jones

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

What would you do if your best friend suddenly disappeared without a trace? Twelve-year-old Kit Kittredge’s beloved dog, Grace, goes missing during the tough days of the Great Depression. Can Kit uncover the mystery before it's too late?

Themes

AnimalsHistoricalFriendshipMysteryFamily

Quick Assessment

Set in 1935 during the Great Depression, this middle-grade novel follows 12-year-old Kit Kittredge as she searches for her missing dog, Grace. Alongside the suspenseful mystery, the book offers historical insights into pet care and dog shows of the era. Suitable for ages 9-12, it presents themes of friendship, perseverance, and historical context without intense content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light ←
Physical
Clear
Social
Light
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: high

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
7
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

181 pages
ISBN
1593696671
Pages
181
Publisher
American Girl Publishing Incorporated
Published
2010
Type
Fiction
Lexile
720L

Genres

Children's stories

Subjects

AnimalsDogsHistoricalUnited States20th CenturyMysteries & Detective StoriesMystery and Detective StoriesDepressionsLost and Found PossessionsOhioMissing Persons

Places

Cincinnati (Ohio)