The Art Teacher's Vanishing Masterpiece

Dave Keane

Cover of The Art Teacher's Vanishing Masterpiece

The Art Teacher's Vanishing Masterpiece

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Dave Keane

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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.

We may earn a commission from these links. Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores with every purchase.

About This Book

Joe Sherlock sneaks through the silent museum, heart pounding as he spots a missing painting’s empty frame. Suddenly, a strange smell hits his nose—worse than a dirty diaper! What secrets is he about to uncover, and who’s trying to keep them hidden?

Themes

HumorMysteryFriendshipSchool LifeDetective Stories

Quick Assessment

This humorous middle-grade mystery follows Joe Sherlock, a quirky kid detective, as he investigates the disappearance of a valuable painting from a museum. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story combines light-hearted humor with an engaging detective plot that also touches on social issues relevant to school and community. Parents should note the book includes playful language and mild suspense but no intense content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Light
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

Similar Books

Based on content and theme analysis

See all books like this →

Details

Book Length

128 pages
ISBN
9780060854713
Pages
128
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
June 1, 2007
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Humorous StoriesMysteries, Espionage, & Detective StoriesSocial IssuesMysteries & Detective StoriesMysteryHumorPaintingArt MuseumsMuseumsMystery and Detective Stories