Six days of the condor.
Grady, James
Six days of the condor.
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Grady, James
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
Malcolm dives into secret spy files, searching for clues hidden in stories. Suddenly, he's not just reading about danger—he’s caught right in the middle of it! Who can he trust when shadows move closer?
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade thriller follows Malcolm, a young analyst who uncovers real espionage dangers while researching spy stories for the CIA. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book includes suspenseful moments of mild peril and intrigue but avoids graphic content. Parents should note the themes of mystery and tension typical of spy fiction.
Why we rated Six days of the condor. 9LP
Six days of the condor. is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 192 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Six days of the condor. works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Six days of the condor. 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, Six days of the condor. explores adventure, mystery, and thriller — 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 adventure, mystery, thriller.
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
- 0393086925
- Pages
- 192
- Publisher
- W. W. Norton
- Published
- 1974
- Type
- Fiction