Mummy, the Will, and the Crypt
John Bellairs
Mummy, the Will, and the Crypt
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by John Bellairs
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
Did you know a long-lost will is hidden somewhere in a spooky office, waiting to be found? Johnny Dixon and his quirky professor friend are on the hunt, but there’s a secret danger lurking—a living mummy! And that’s only the beginning of their eerie adventure.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade mystery combines adventure and supernatural elements as a clever boy and his eccentric professor search for a missing will linked to a family fortune. While the story includes spooky themes like an ancient mummy, it is appropriate for children ages 9-12 and offers a classic, suspenseful read without graphic content.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781497625358
- Pages
- 124
- Publisher
- Open Road Media
- Published
- 2014
- Type
- Fiction