Secret Agents Jack and Max Stalwart : Book 1 : the Battle for the Emerald Buddha

Elizabeth Singer Hunt

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Secret Agents Jack and Max Stalwart : Book 1 : the Battle for the Emerald Buddha

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Book 1: The Battle for the Emerald Buddha: Thailand

by Elizabeth Singer Hunt

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

Here’s a secret: Jack and Max Stalwart aren’t just brothers—they’re secret agents! When the priceless Emerald Buddha vanishes from Bangkok’s Grand Palace, they have no backup, no gadgets, and only their wits to solve the mystery. But that’s only the beginning.

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade adventure follows brothers Jack and Max Stalwart as they step away from their secret agent duties to solve an international mystery involving the theft of the Emerald Buddha in Thailand. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story combines action and problem-solving without graphic content, making it an engaging and age-appropriate read for young fans of adventure and mystery.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

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
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

144 pages
ISBN
9781602863590
Pages
144
Publisher
Running Press Kids
Published
2018
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Adventure and AdventurersMystery and Detective Stories