The Case of the Gypsy Good-Bye (Enola Holmes, #6)
Nancy Springer
The Case of the Gypsy Good-Bye (Enola Holmes, #6)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Nancy Springer
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
What secrets hide in the shadowy streets of Victorian London? Fourteen-year-old Enola Holmes is on the trail of the missing Duquessa Del Campo, diving deep into a world full of mystery and danger. But can she outsmart her famous brothers, Sherlock and Mycroft, before the truth slips away?
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade mystery follows Enola Holmes as she searches for the missing Duquessa Del Campo in 19th-century London. The story explores themes of family dynamics and detective work, suitable for readers aged 9-12. Parents should note mild peril and suspense typical of detective fiction, with no intense content.
Why we rated The Case of the Gypsy Good-Bye (Enola Holmes, #6) 9LP
The Case of the Gypsy Good-Bye (Enola Holmes, #6) is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 166 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 Gypsy Good-Bye (Enola Holmes, #6) works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate The Case of the Gypsy Good-Bye (Enola Holmes, #6) 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 Gypsy Good-Bye (Enola Holmes, #6) explores mystery, family, adventure, and detective stories — 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, family, adventure.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780399252365
- Pages
- 166
- Publisher
- Philomel
- Published
- 2010
- Type
- Fiction