Mystery on Maui

Carolyn Keene

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Mystery on Maui

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Carolyn Keene

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

Waves crash as Nancy and her friends race along the shore, but suddenly a chilling threat shakes the surfing competition. Who would want to hurt a surfer, and why now? Just as danger looms, a shadow moves in the water—what’s really going on in paradise?

Quick Assessment

Set on the scenic island of Maui, this mystery follows Nancy and her friends as they uncover a dangerous plot surrounding a high-stakes surfing competition. Appropriate for readers aged 9-12, it features themes of friendship, competition, and problem-solving without graphic content or intense emotional distress.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LP — Light — Physical
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

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
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

147 pages
ISBN
9780671007539
Pages
147
Publisher
Simon and Schuster
Published
1998
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Drew, NancySurfingHawaiiCompetitionCriminal InvestigationMystery and Detective StoriesSurfing in FictionNancy DrewCriminal Investigation in FictionDrewNancy

Places

Hawaii