The adventure of the six Napoleons ; The blue carbuncle
Murray Shaw
The adventure of the six Napoleons ; The blue carbuncle
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
The Blue Carbuncle
by Murray Shaw
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson hurry through the foggy London streets, chasing a mysterious lead about broken busts and a missing gem. Suddenly, they spot something that could crack the case wide open—but just as they reach out, a shadow moves nearby. What secret waits in the shadows?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book features two classic Sherlock Holmes adventures adapted for early readers, blending mystery with critical thinking. Alongside each story, children can explore clues and Holmes's reasoning, promoting problem-solving skills. Suitable for ages 5-8, the content is gentle and engaging without any intense scenes.
Why we rated The adventure of the six Napoleons ; The blue carbuncle 7C
The adventure of the six Napoleons ; The blue carbuncle is written at a Level 2 reading level across 47 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The adventure of the six Napoleons ; The blue carbuncle works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate The adventure of the six Napoleons ; The blue carbuncle as 7C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, The adventure of the six Napoleons ; The blue carbuncle explores mystery, detective, friendship, and problem solving — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about mystery, detective, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A 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
- 0876143877
- Pages
- 47
- Publisher
- Carolrhoda Books
- Published
- 1990
- Type
- Fiction