Take a body
John Creasey
Take a body
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by John Creasey
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
Sir Robert is chasing shadows in the dark as a secret voice warns him of danger lurking nearby. Suddenly, a mysterious body appears, and everything changes in an instant. Who is behind this shocking discovery, and what will happen next?
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade mystery by John Creasey follows Sir Robert as he unravels a thrilling detective case filled with suspense and unexpected twists. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story contains mild suspense and mystery elements typical for the genre without graphic content. It encourages critical thinking and engagement with classic detective storytelling.
Why we rated Take a body 11LE
Take a body is written at a Level 6 reading level across 223 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Take a body works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Take a body 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, Take a body explores mystery, detective, and adventure — 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, detective, adventure.
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
- 0529044803
- Pages
- 223
- Publisher
- Nelson Bibles
- Published
- 1972
- Type
- Fiction