The Case of the Fortunate Fortune Cookie

Dave Burrows

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The Case of the Fortunate Fortune Cookie

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Dave Burrows

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) 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.

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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 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

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

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Details

Book Length

126 pages
ISBN
9780880923729
Pages
126
Publisher
Royal Fireworks Press
Published
May 2000
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Young Adult Fiction