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Solomon Snow and the Stolen Jewel
Kaye Umansky
Solomon Snow and the Stolen Jewel
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Kaye Umansky
Illustrated by Scott Nash
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 mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
What if a daring rescue mission turned into a race against a villain’s wicked scheme? Solomon, Prudence, the Infant Prodigy, and Mr. Skippy the rabbit are tangled in a plot to snatch a cursed ruby with powers no one can predict. Can they outsmart Dr. Calimari before it’s too late?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade mystery follows Solomon and his friends as they attempt to free Prudence's father from prison but become entangled in a dangerous plan involving a cursed jewel and a cunning villain. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story combines adventure and suspense with light fantasy elements. Parents should note the presence of a villainous character and mild peril, but the tone remains appropriate for middle-grade readers.
Why we rated Solomon Snow and the Stolen Jewel 11LE
Solomon Snow and the Stolen Jewel is written at a Level 6 reading level across 245 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Solomon Snow and the Stolen Jewel works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Solomon Snow and the Stolen Jewel as 11LE ("Light — Emotional") 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, Solomon Snow and the Stolen Jewel explores mystery, adventure, friendship, and fantasy — 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 mystery, adventure, friendship.
- ✓ Readers (and parents) who care about award-recognized writing — Solomon Snow and the Stolen Jewel carries an award.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight 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
- 9780763627935
- Pages
- 245
- Publisher
- Candlewick Press
- Published
- March 13, 2007
- Type
- Fiction