Mystery on Maui
Carolyn Keene
Mystery on Maui
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Carolyn Keene
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?
Themes
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 — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
4/10A 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
- 9780671007539
- Pages
- 147
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- Published
- 1998
- Type
- Fiction