What reading level is Sam's Top Secret Journal?

Sam's Top Secret Journal by Sean Adelman is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Sam's Top Secret Journal appropriate for?

Sam's Top Secret Journal is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Sam's Top Secret Journal?

Sam's Top Secret Journal is fiction — Down syndrom.

Does Sam's Top Secret Journal have any content warnings?

Sam's Top Secret Journal has a HootRating of 9LE (Light — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Sam's Top Secret Journal?

Sam's Top Secret Journal by Sean Adelman is 145 pages.

Sam's Top Secret Journal

Sean Adelman

Sam's Top Secret Journal

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

We spy

by Sean Adelman

Reading Level 4-5 9LE 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

What if someone in your neighborhood was stealing donuts and money? Sam, who loves basketball and writing in her secret journal, notices strange things happening around her. When her friend Michael goes missing, can Sam and her brother John uncover the mystery before it's too late?

Themes

Disability Representation Friendship Mystery Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

Sam's Top Secret Journal follows a middle school girl with Down syndrome who, alongside her brother, investigates mysterious occurrences in her community. Suitable for ages 9-12, this middle-grade mystery addresses themes of bullying, friendship, and inclusion with an engaging, age-appropriate narrative. Parents should note the story includes mild suspense related to a missing person and community theft.