Rocky and the black eye mystery

Sylvia Sherry

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Rocky and the black eye mystery

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Sylvia Sherry

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Here's a secret: Rocky’s little sister has been mugged, but that’s just the start of the trouble. When Rocky and his gang, the Cats, dig deeper, they uncover a mystery bigger than they ever imagined—but that’s only the beginning.

Themes

MysteryFriendshipAdventureJuvenile FictionYoung Adult Fiction

Quick Assessment

This mystery novel follows Rocky as he investigates the mugging of his younger sister, leading him and his friends into increasingly dangerous situations. Suitable for readers aged 13 and up, it explores themes of friendship and courage within the context of juvenile fiction. Parents should note that the story involves kidnapping and some suspenseful moments.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Moderate
Social
Light
Thematic
Light

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

Content Flags

Kidnapping
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

143 pages
ISBN
9780224027212
Pages
143
Publisher
Vintage
Published
1992
Type
Fiction

Genres

Mystery

Subjects

MysteryYoung Adult FictionKidnappingGangs

Places

Liverpool (England)