Tagget
Irving A. Greenfield
Tagget
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Irving A. Greenfield
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
John Tagget races through shadowy streets, heart pounding as secret agents close in from every side. He's desperate to uncover the truth about his past, but danger lurks at every corner. Just as he thinks he's safe, a sudden knock at the door changes everything.
Quick Assessment
Set decades after World War II, this middle-grade novel follows John Tagget as he confronts hidden truths about his wartime experiences. The story involves suspense and historical themes suitable for ages 9-12, with mild tension related to espionage and secret agencies. Parents should note the presence of some suspenseful scenes but no graphic content.
Why we rated Tagget 11LE
Tagget is written at a Level 6 reading level across 279 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Tagget works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Tagget 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, Tagget explores adventure, historical, and mystery — 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, historical, mystery.
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
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0877952094
- Pages
- 279
- Publisher
- Arbor House
- Published
- 1979
- Type
- Fiction