What reading level is Sammy Keyes and the Hollywood Mummy?

Sammy Keyes and the Hollywood Mummy by Wendelin Van Draanen is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Sammy Keyes and the Hollywood Mummy appropriate for?

Sammy Keyes and the Hollywood Mummy is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril.

What genre is Sammy Keyes and the Hollywood Mummy?

Sammy Keyes and the Hollywood Mummy is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Sammy Keyes and the Hollywood Mummy have any content warnings?

Sammy Keyes and the Hollywood Mummy has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Sammy Keyes and the Hollywood Mummy?

Sammy Keyes and the Hollywood Mummy by Wendelin Van Draanen is 290 pages.

Sammy Keyes and the Hollywood Mummy

Wendelin Van Draanen

Sammy Keyes and the Hollywood Mummy

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Wendelin Van Draanen

Reading Level 6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th 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 happens when your mom changes her name, dyes her hair, and tries to hide her age? Sammy's mom, Lady Lana, is about to land a huge acting role, but trouble is lurking backstage. When a rival actress turns up dead, Sammy wonders if her mom is in danger—or the prime suspect.

Themes

Mystery Family Friendship Coming of Age Humor

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade mystery features Sammy Keyes as she navigates family challenges and a suspenseful whodunit in Hollywood. The story combines humor, fast-paced detective work, and teenage drama suitable for ages 9-12. Parents should note themes of family complexity and mild peril, with no graphic content.