The case of the piggy bank thief
Jean Little
The case of the piggy bank thief
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Jean Little
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 would you do if a treasure appeared right outside the White House? When gold is found on the lawn and Tessa's piggy bank vanishes, two brave sisters step up to solve the mystery. Can they find the thief before the secret slips away?
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction follows seven-year-old Tessa and her older sister Cammie, daughters of the first female president, as they investigate a mysterious theft at the White House. Ideal for ages 9-12, the story explores themes of family, responsibility, and problem-solving with light suspense and historical context related to presidents and coins. The content is appropriate for middle-grade readers, featuring mild conflict without any mature or distressing elements.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A 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
- 9780823425174
- Pages
- 118
- Publisher
- Holiday House
- Published
- 2012
- Type
- Fiction
- Lexile
- 740L