Mystery at Loon Lake

Gilbert B. Cross

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Mystery at Loon Lake

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Gilbert B. Cross

Reading Level 4-5 9LP 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

Splash! Water rushes past as the three friends scramble through the dark, narrow tunnel carved into the cliff. Suddenly, a shadow moves in the gloom—someone or something is coming for them! Will they escape before it's too late?

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade mystery follows three friends who discover an old tunnel near a swamp and find themselves in danger when someone tries to harm them. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story includes suspenseful moments and mild peril but resolves quickly without graphic content. It's a thrilling yet age-appropriate read for young mystery fans.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LP — Light — Physical
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
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
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

127 pages
ISBN
0689717296
Pages
127
Publisher
Aladdin Paperbacks
Published
1993
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Mystery and Detective StoriesSwamp