Shamelady
James Mayo
Shamelady
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by James Mayo
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 a super-computer was behind a sneaky gold-smuggling gang? Charles Hood is on the case, racing against time to stop their clever plans. Can he outsmart the mastermind before it's too late?
Quick Assessment
This mystery novel follows Charles Hood as he confronts a gold-smuggling gang led by a super-computer. Geared toward readers aged 9-12, it offers an engaging detective story with some suspense but no graphic content. Parents can expect an age-appropriate adventure with themes of problem-solving and bravery.
Why we rated Shamelady 9LP
Shamelady is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 188 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Shamelady works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Shamelady as 9LP ("Light — Physical") 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, Shamelady explores mystery, adventure, and detective — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about mystery, adventure, detective.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LP — Light — PhysicalLight 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
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0330106031
- Pages
- 188
- Publisher
- Pan Publishing
- Published
- 1968
- Type
- Fiction