Secret of the Staircase

Steven K. Smith

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Secret of the Staircase

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Steven K. Smith

Virginia Mysteries

Reading Level 4 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Matched Page-Turner

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

When the wedding rings vanish during a fancy celebration at a grand old hotel, brothers Sam and Derek step into a thrilling mystery. They explore hidden corners and meet curious characters to clear Sam's name and uncover the hotel's surprising secrets. Adventure and clever detective work bring excitement at every turn!

Themes

FamilyMysteryAdventureFriendship

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

7/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7
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Details

Book Length

158 pages
25,877 words
2h 53m read-aloud
ISBN
9780989341455
Pages
158
Publisher
Myboys3 Press
Published
Sep 24, 2015
Type
Fiction
Word Count
25,877
Read-Aloud
~2h 53m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Juvenile Fiction