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The case of the frozen scream

Thomas Brace Haughey

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The case of the frozen scream

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Thomas Brace Haughey

Reading Level 4-5 9LP 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

Have you ever seen someone alive when everyone says they're dead? In a town full of secrets, a man disappears—and then mysteriously shows up again. Can two clever detectives uncover the truth behind this unbelievable mystery?

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade mystery follows Christian detective Geoffrey Weston and his partner as they investigate a puzzling case of a man believed dead but seen alive. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story combines intrigue with positive role models and mild suspense without graphic content.

Why we rated The case of the frozen scream 9LP

The case of the frozen scream is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 160 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 frozen scream works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate The case of the frozen scream as 9LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril.

Thematically, The case of the frozen scream explores mystery, adventure, friendship, and faith — 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, adventure, friendship.

Maybe not for

  • ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.

For Parents

Content Intensity

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

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
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

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Details

Book Length

160 pages
ISBN
0871230453
Pages
160
Publisher
Bethany Fellowship
Published
1979
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Mystery & Detective