The case of the crooked campaign
Lewis B. Montgomery
The case of the crooked campaign
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Lewis B. Montgomery
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 gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Here's a secret: Jazz has the coolest ideas for school president, but suddenly, someone else is using them! Can Milo and Jazz uncover the sneaky trick before Election Day? But that's only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade mystery follows Jazz and Milo as they investigate unusual events during their school's presidential campaign. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills in a fun, school-centered setting. There is no intense content, making it appropriate for young readers.
Why we rated The case of the crooked campaign 9C
The case of the crooked campaign is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 108 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The case of the crooked campaign works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate The case of the crooked campaign as 9C ("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 case of the crooked campaign explores mystery, schools, friendship, 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, schools, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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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
- 9781575654355
- Pages
- 108
- Publisher
- Kane Press
- Published
- 2012
- Type
- Fiction