Robbers and robots
Mike Carr
Robbers and robots
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Mike Carr
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
Here's a secret: you're not just reading about Terry Morton—you are Terry Morton, sneaking through a high-tech factory to stop a daring robbery. But what you discover inside could change everything, and that's only the beginning.
Quick Assessment
This interactive mystery invites readers to step into the shoes of Terry Morton as he tries to prevent the theft of secret robot plans from his uncle's factory. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story encourages critical thinking and decision-making, with mild suspense but no graphic content.
Why we rated Robbers and robots 9LE
Robbers and robots is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 157 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Robbers and robots works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Robbers and robots 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, Robbers and robots explores mystery, robots, interactive storytelling, and adventure — 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, robots, interactive storytelling.
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
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0880380365
- Pages
- 157
- Publisher
- TSR
- Published
- 1983
- Type
- Fiction