The case of the stolen baseball cards

James Preller

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The case of the stolen baseball cards

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by James Preller

Reading Level 3 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 5-8 Matched

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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Have you ever lost something super important and had no idea where it went? Eddie's baseball cards vanish without a trace, and now Jigsaw and Mila are on the case, chasing clues and secrets everywhere. Who took the cards, and will they find them before it's too late?

Themes

MysteryDetective StoriesFriendshipTheftProblem Solving

Quick Assessment

This early reader mystery follows two young detectives as they work to solve the theft of a friend's baseball cards. Suitable for ages 5-8, the story introduces themes of friendship, problem-solving, and honesty in a gentle and age-appropriate way. Parents should know the book contains mild conflict centered around theft but no serious danger or intense content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

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
2
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

73 pages
ISBN
9780439080835
Pages
73
Publisher
Apple
Published
1999
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Mystery and Detective StoriesDetective and Mystery StoriesTheftStealingBaseball CardsJonesJigsaw