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Sherlock Holmes and the adventure of the three Garridebs

Murray Shaw

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Sherlock Holmes and the adventure of the three Garridebs

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Murray Shaw

On the Case with Holmes and Watson

Reading Level 3-4 8LP Ages 9-12 Matched Page-Turner

The text is written at a 3rd 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

Step into the thrilling world of Sherlock Holmes through vivid illustrations that bring classic mysteries to life. Join the clever detective as he unravels puzzling cases, perfect for young readers who love suspense and adventure. Experience timeless tales with exciting visuals that capture every twist and turn.

Themes

MysteryGraphic NovelsAdventure

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, mystery. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated Sherlock Holmes and the adventure of the three Garridebs 8LP

Sherlock Holmes and the adventure of the three Garridebs is written at a Level 3-4 reading level across 48 pages (approximately 3,168 words). Strong independent readers around grade 4.9 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Sherlock Holmes and the adventure of the three Garridebs works for readers up to grade 5.9.

Read aloud, Sherlock Holmes and the adventure of the three Garridebs takes about 21 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate Sherlock Holmes and the adventure of the three Garridebs as 8LP ("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.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Mystery.

Thematically, Sherlock Holmes and the adventure of the three Garridebs explores mystery, graphic novels, and adventure — 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.
  • Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
  • Kids drawn to stories about mystery, graphic novels, adventure.

Maybe not for

  • ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.

For Parents

Content Intensity

8LP — Light — Physical
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Mystery
Data confidence: standard

Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

9/10

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

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

48 pages
3,168 words
21m read-aloud
ISBN
9780761370918
Pages
48
Publisher
Graphic Universe
Published
2012
Type
Fiction
Word Count
3,168
Read-Aloud
~21 min
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

Graphic NovelsAdaptationsMystery and Detective StoriesDetective and Mystery Comic Books Strips EtcDetective and Mystery StoriesCrimeInheritance and SuccessionComic Books, StripsAdventure and AdventurersCartoons and ComicsHolmesSherlockComic Books, Strips, Etc

People

Sherlock HolmesJohn H. WatsonJohn GarridebNathan Garrideb

Places

London