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Mummy

Caroline B. Cooney

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Mummy

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Caroline B. Cooney

Reading Level 5-6 10LP Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Emlyn's harmless prank quickly spirals out of control when she finds herself responsible for guarding a stolen mummy while navigating betrayal from those she once trusted. Caught between danger and deception, she must summon courage to protect both the ancient secret and her own future.

Themes

AdventureFriendshipHigh School LifeMysteryMummies

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, betrayal. Written for readers ages 13+.

Why we rated Mummy 10LP

Mummy is written at a Level 5-6 reading level across 213 pages (approximately 50,170 words). Strong independent readers around grade 6.6 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Mummy works for readers up to grade 7.6.

Read aloud, Mummy runs about 5.6 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.

We rate Mummy as 10LP ("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, Betrayal.

Thematically, Mummy explores adventure, friendship, high school life, mystery, and mummies — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Kids drawn to stories about adventure, friendship, high school life.

Maybe not for

  • ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.

For Parents

Content Intensity

10LP — Light — Physical
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Betrayal
Data confidence: standard

Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

4/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

213 pages
50,170 words
5h 34m read-aloud
ISBN
0590674501
Pages
213
Publisher
Point
Published
2000
Type
Fiction
Word Count
50,170
Read-Aloud
~5h 34m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

MummiesHigh Schools