Smashie Mcperter and the Mystery of the Shocking Rocket Robbery
N. Griffin
Smashie Mcperter and the Mystery of the Shocking Rocket Robbery
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by N. Griffin
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
What happens when a prized drawing of a rocket disappears right before a big science contest? Smashie McPerter and her classmates are on a field trip to the planetarium, but the mystery of the missing rocket picture turns their day upside down. Who could have taken it, and why? The clues are everywhere, but can Smashie crack the case before it's too late?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade mystery follows Smashie McPerter and her classmates as they investigate the disappearance of a detailed rocket drawing during a planetarium field trip. The story blends elements of school life, friendship, and technology with a lighthearted detective adventure suitable for ages 9-12. The book encourages problem-solving and critical thinking without intense content, making it a great choice for young readers interested in mysteries and science.
Why we rated Smashie Mcperter and the Mystery of the Shocking Rocket Robbery 11C
Smashie Mcperter and the Mystery of the Shocking Rocket Robbery is written at a Level 6 reading level across 214 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Smashie Mcperter and the Mystery of the Shocking Rocket Robbery works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Smashie Mcperter and the Mystery of the Shocking Rocket Robbery as 11C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Smashie Mcperter and the Mystery of the Shocking Rocket Robbery explores mystery, friendship, school, and technology — 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.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about mystery, friendship, school.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A 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
- 9781536211832
- Pages
- 214
- Publisher
- Candlewick Press
- Published
- 2021
- Type
- Fiction