The case of the Ranjipur ruby

Anthony Read

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The case of the Ranjipur ruby

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Anthony Read

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

The sharp clang of a distant bell echoes through the foggy London streets as the Baker Street boys follow a trail of whispers and shadows. The scent of rain mixes with something more sinister—danger lurking just out of sight. Can they unravel the mystery before the next secret slips away forever?

Themes

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade mystery follows the Baker Street boys as they protect a young Indian prince from threats and investigate a series of mysterious deaths. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story involves themes of danger and intrigue but handles them in an age-appropriate manner without graphic content. Parents should note the presence of suspense and mild peril typical of juvenile detective fiction.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Moderate
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

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
6
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

159 pages
ISBN
9781406336375
Pages
159
Publisher
Walker
Published
2012
Type
Fiction

Genres

Baker Street Boys (Fictitious characters)

Subjects

Baker Street BoysMurderInvestigationHolmesSherlockMystery and Detective Stories

People

Sherlock Holmes