Scavenger hunt heist
Franklin W. Dixon
Scavenger hunt heist
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Franklin W. Dixon
Illustrated by David, Matt, illustrator
The text is written at a 1st grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Here's a secret: Frank and Joe thought the scavenger hunt at Bayport Bear Park would be all fun and games. But when the prizes disappear, a real mystery sneaks in, and the adventure turns into a race to catch the culprit—but that's only the beginning.
Quick Assessment
This early reader mystery follows young detectives Frank and Joe on a class trip where a scavenger hunt takes an unexpected turn after the prizes go missing. Suitable for ages 5-8, the story introduces themes of teamwork, problem-solving, and sibling cooperation without intense content. It's a light, engaging read for early readers who enjoy detective stories and adventure.
Why we rated Scavenger hunt heist 6LT
Scavenger hunt heist is written at a Level 1-2 reading level across 87 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 2.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Scavenger hunt heist works for readers up to grade 3.5.
We rate Scavenger hunt heist as 6LT ("Light — Thematic") 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, Scavenger hunt heist explores mystery, adventure, friendship, and family — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about mystery, adventure, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
6LT — Light — ThematicLight 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
- 9781481485166
- Pages
- 87
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- Published
- 2017
- Type
- Fiction