Murder on the line

Francine Pascal

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Murder on the line

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Francine Pascal

Reading Level 6 11LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th 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 if your summer job turned into a real-life mystery? Todd and Elizabeth are camp counselors when a series of strange crimes start happening. Can Todd catch the culprit before the trouble ruins everything?

Themes

MysteryDetective and mystery storiesTwinsFriendship

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade mystery follows Todd and his girlfriend Elizabeth as they work as camp counselors and face a series of crimes disrupting the camp. It's suitable for ages 9-12 and features themes of teamwork, problem-solving, and suspense. The story contains mild suspense but no graphic content, making it appropriate for young readers interested in detective stories.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

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
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

214 pages
ISBN
9780553293081
Pages
214
Publisher
Bantam Books
Published
1992
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

TwinsMystery and Detective StoriesDetective and Mystery Stories