T*A*C*K secret service
Nancy K. Robinson
T*A*C*K secret service
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Nancy K. Robinson
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
The T*A*C*K Team races through shadows, cracking codes and chasing clues that could change everything. Just as they uncover a secret that shakes their world, danger closes in from all sides. What will they do next?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction follows the T*A*C*K Team as they tackle seven intriguing mysteries that blend everyday challenges with high-stakes situations. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book encourages problem-solving and teamwork without intense violence or mature themes. Parents can expect engaging but age-appropriate suspense and adventure.
Why we rated T*A*C*K secret service 9LE
T*A*C*K secret service is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 112 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, T*A*C*K secret service works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate T*A*C*K secret service as 9LE ("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, T*A*C*K secret service explores mystery, friendship, adventure, and problem solving — 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, friendship, adventure.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — 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
- 9780590324045
- Pages
- 112
- Publisher
- Scholastic Book Services
- Published
- 1982
- Type
- Fiction