The case of the piggy bank thief

Jean Little

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The case of the piggy bank thief

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jean Little

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

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?

Themes

FamilyLost and Found PossessionsPresidentsJuvenile FictionCoinsMystery

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 — Physical
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: high

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

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
7
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

118 pages
ISBN
9780823425174
Pages
118
Publisher
Holiday House
Published
2012
Type
Fiction
Lexile
740L

Genres

Subjects

FamilyLost and Found PossessionsPresidentsCoinsSistersWhite HouseMystery and Detective StoriesDetective and Mystery StoriesFamily LifeMystery FictionLost Articles

Places

Washington (D.C.)