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The case of the locked box

Lewis B. Montgomery

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The case of the locked box

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Lewis B. Montgomery

Illustrated by Wummer, Amy, illustrator

Reading Level 4-5 Unrated Ages 9-12

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

When detective-in-training Jazz, accused of stealing 100 dollars from a locked cashbox, stands trial in student court, it is up to her sleuthing partner, Milo, to prove her innocence.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated The case of the locked box Level 0

The case of the locked box is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 106 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 locked box works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate The case of the locked box as Unrated because the content sits in the "Unrated" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the unrated intensity score.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.

Maybe not for

  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

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
Theme Richness
1
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
4

Details

Book Length

106 pages
ISBN
9781575656250
Pages
106
Publisher
Kane Press
Published
2013
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

School StoriesDetective and Mystery StoriesTrialsMystery FictionTheftStealingSchoolsMystery and Detective Stories