The case of the purple pool
Lewis B. Montgomery
The case of the purple pool
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Lewis B. Montgomery
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
When a swimming pool mysteriously changes to a bright purple, young detectives Milo and Jazz dive into action to crack the colorful case! Using clever STEM skills and sharp thinking, they piece together clues to find the culprit behind the unusual splash. Packed with fun puzzles and secret challenges, this adventure invites early readers to join the mystery-solving fun.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 3-4 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
10/10High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781575653426
- Pages
- 96
- Publisher
- Astra Publishing House
- Published
- 2011
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 6,461
- Read-Aloud
- ~43 min
- Text Density
- Light Text