The case of the stolen sixpence

Holly Webb

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The case of the stolen sixpence

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Holly Webb

Illustrated by Lindsay, Marion, illustrator

Mysteries of Maisie Hitchins

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 4th 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

Young detective Maisie Hitchins lives in her grandmother's bustling London boarding house and quickly finds herself chasing clues through the lively streets. When a series of mysterious thefts, from sausages to coins, stir up trouble, Maisie's sharp mind and speedy bicycle help her solve the puzzling case. Join her on an exciting adventure filled with surprises and clever detective work!

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

7/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
10
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

164 pages
17,987 words
2h 0m read-aloud
ISBN
9780544339286
Pages
164
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published
2014
Type
Fiction
Word Count
17,987
Read-Aloud
~2h 0m
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

FamilyMultigenerationalHistoricalEuropeGirls & WomenMysteries & Detective StoriesMystery and Detective StoriesBoardinghousesMystery FictionAction & AdventureCriminal InvestigationGreat BritainHotelsMotelsEtcMaisie HitchinsLondon

Places

EnglandGreat BritainLondonLondon (England)