What reading level is Sneaky Thief Mystery (Young Cousins Mysteries)?

Sneaky Thief Mystery (Young Cousins Mysteries) by Elspeth Campbell Murphy is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Sneaky Thief Mystery (Young Cousins Mysteries) appropriate for?

Sneaky Thief Mystery (Young Cousins Mysteries) is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5).

What genre is Sneaky Thief Mystery (Young Cousins Mysteries)?

Sneaky Thief Mystery (Young Cousins Mysteries) is fiction.

Does Sneaky Thief Mystery (Young Cousins Mysteries) have any content warnings?

Sneaky Thief Mystery (Young Cousins Mysteries) has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Sneaky Thief Mystery (Young Cousins Mysteries)

Elspeth Campbell Murphy

Sneaky Thief Mystery (Young Cousins Mysteries)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Elspeth Campbell Murphy

Illustrated by Nancy Munger

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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 gentle with no concerning themes.

Find on Amazon

We may earn a commission from these links. Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores with every purchase.

About This Book

Titus and his cousins race through the backyard, eyes darting everywhere as the mischievous ferret darts under the fence. The prized swimming medal has vanished, and every second counts. Suddenly, a loud crash echoes from the garden shed—what could be hiding inside?

Themes

Mystery Adventure Friendship FamilyChristian ValuesDetective Stories

Quick Assessment

This second installment in The Young Cousins Mysteries series offers a simple, engaging detective story suitable for readers aged 9 to 12. The plot centers on the cousins' search for a missing swimming medal, combining light suspense with themes of teamwork and problem-solving. The book contains Christian values and is designed as an easy-to-read chapter book ideal for new middle-grade readers.