Passport to Danger
Franklin W. Dixon
Passport to Danger
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Hardy Boys #179
by Franklin W. Dixon
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
What if a secret enemy was plotting against the city of Paris — and you were caught right in the middle? Suddenly, danger lurks behind every corner, and the Hardy siblings must unravel the mystery before it's too late. Can they uncover the truth before the city falls into chaos?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Passport to Danger follows the Hardy siblings as they navigate a thrilling mystery set in Paris, involving crime and unexpected threats. Suitable for children aged 9-12, this middle-grade fiction combines suspense with problem-solving without graphic content, making it an engaging yet age-appropriate read. Parents should note the book involves themes of danger and crime typical of juvenile mystery genres.
Why we rated Passport to Danger 9LE
Passport to Danger is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 160 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Passport to Danger works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Passport to Danger as 9LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Passport to Danger explores mystery, adventure, crime & mystery, friendship, and family — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about mystery, adventure, crime & mystery.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780689857799
- Pages
- 160
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- Published
- June 1, 2003
- Type
- Fiction