Night of the juggler

William P. McGivern

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Night of the juggler

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Novel

by William P. McGivern

Reading Level 7 12ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Sirens wail in the dark as the cop races through Central Park, heart pounding. His daughter is gone—taken by a stranger who demands a ransom. Every second counts, but what choice does he have when the city's shadows close in?

Themes

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade thriller follows a police officer whose daughter is kidnapped in Central Park, prompting a tense and suspenseful rescue mission. Suitable for readers aged 9-12, it explores themes of courage and determination with some moments of mild peril. Parents should note the story involves suspenseful situations but contains no graphic content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Moderate
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

310 pages
ISBN
039911498X
Pages
310
Publisher
Putnam
Published
1975
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Mystery