Silenced! The 1969 Journal of Malcolm Moorie (Crime Through Time, No. 3)
Bill Doyle
Silenced! The 1969 Journal of Malcolm Moorie (Crime Through Time, No. 3)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
The 1969 Journal of Malcolm Moorie
by Bill Doyle
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
Fourteen-year-old Mal starts at a boarding school in rural California in 1969 and soon uncovers a secret involving threatened wildlife and a forbidden chemical. As he digs deeper, Mal must navigate mysteries that put both animals and people at risk. Adventure and suspense lead him to stand up for what’s right in a time of environmental danger.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 4-5 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, environmental issues. Written for readers ages 9-12.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
6/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 031605738X
- Pages
- 144
- Publisher
- Little Brown & Company
- Published
- July 12, 2006
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 25,869
- Read-Aloud
- ~2h 52m
- Text Density
- Standard