Partners In Crime

Kim Harrington

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Partners In Crime

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Kim Harrington

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) 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

Darcy and Norah sneak through the school halls, whispering clues to each other. Their detective agency was supposed to be just for fun—until a real mystery lands on their desk. Now, with someone missing, they have to solve the case before it’s too late!

Themes

MysteryFriendshipJuvenile FictionSocial Themes

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade mystery follows two best friends who start a pretend detective agency for a school project but soon find themselves tackling a real missing person case. Suitable for readers ages 9-12, the story combines friendship and social themes with suspenseful detective work. Parents should note the presence of mild peril and themes of mystery-solving.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

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
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

179 pages
ISBN
9780545389648
Pages
179
Publisher
Scholastic Paperbacks
Published
2012
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Mysteries & Detective StoriesSocial ThemesFriendshipDetective and Mystery StoriesDetective and Mystery Stories FictionMystery Fiction#2Missing PersonsMystery and Detective Stories