Mystery at Lake Placid

Roy MacGregor

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Mystery at Lake Placid

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Roy MacGregor

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

The Screech Owls skate fast, their sticks tapping hard against the ice as they race toward the net—when suddenly, the lights flicker and the puck disappears. Who could be trying to stop them from winning the big international tournament in New York? Just when they think it’s safe, a shadow moves in the stands...

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade mystery follows the Screech Owls hockey team as they travel to New York for an international peewee tournament, only to face a series of suspicious events suggesting someone is sabotaging their chances. Suitable for readers aged 9-12, the story combines sports excitement with a detective-style mystery, encouraging teamwork and problem-solving. There is mild suspense but no graphic content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

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

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

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

204 pages
ISBN
9780771056253
Pages
204
Publisher
Screech Owls
Published
1995
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Hockey StoriesDetective and Mystery StoriesMystery FictionHockeyMystery and Detective Stories