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Sherlock Holmes and the adventure of the three Garridebs
Murray Shaw
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
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. Its HootRating code, LP, means mild content, mostly physical.
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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.
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 LP (Mild)
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). Reading-wise, most kids in grade 5 and up can manage Sherlock Holmes and the adventure of the three Garridebs on their own; younger readers can enjoy it with a parent or teacher reading along.
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 LP (Mild, mostly 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
LP · Mild · PhysicalReading the HootRating code: the first letter is the content intensity (C = Gentle · L = Mild · M = Moderate · I = Intense · V = Very Intense); the second, when there is one, is the kind of content that drives it (E = Emotional · P = Physical · S = Social · T = Thematic). Reading level and age range are rated separately. How we rate
Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
9/10High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant 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
- 9780761370918
- Pages
- 48
- Publisher
- Graphic Universe
- Published
- 2012
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 3,168
- Read-Aloud
- ~21 min
- Text Density
- Light Text