The Case of the Fortunate Fortune Cookie
Dave Burrows
The Case of the Fortunate Fortune Cookie
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Dave Burrows
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.
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About This Book
The crisp crack of a fortune cookie breaks the quiet dinner, releasing a strange message that sends a shiver down your spine. Two halves of a mysterious plea, one in Dani’s cookie and the other in Jenny’s, beckon them into a shadowy quest. What secrets hide behind the dark tower beneath a golden rainbow, watched over by a gargoyle?
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade mystery follows siblings Dani, Jenny, and Josh as they decode a cryptic plea hidden inside fortune cookies. The story combines elements of adventure and suspense suitable for readers aged 9-12, with mild peril as the children embark on a search for a prisoner. Themes of teamwork and problem-solving are prominent, with no intense content concerns.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780880923729
- Pages
- 126
- Publisher
- Royal Fireworks Press
- Published
- May 2000
- Type
- Fiction