Cover of The case of the stolen sixpence

The case of the stolen sixpence

by Holly Webb

Illustrated by Lindsay, Marion, illustrator

Mysteries of Maisie Hitchins

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8

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!

Representation & Themes

FamilyHistoricalMysteryAdventureGirls & Women

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

Details

ISBN
9780544339286
Pages
164
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published
2014
Type
Fiction
Word Count
17,987

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

JUVENILE FICTION / Family / MultigenerationalJUVENILE FICTION / Historical / EuropeJuvenile fictionJUVENILE FICTION / Girls & WomenJUVENILE FICTION / Mysteries & Detective StoriesFictionMystery and detective storiesBoardinghousesMystery fictionHistoryJUVENILE FICTION / Action & AdventureCriminal investigationChildren's fictionGreat britain, fictionHotels, motels, etc., fictionGreat britain, history, fictionMaisie Hitchins (Fictitious character)London (england), history, fiction

Places

EnglandGreat BritainLondonLondon (England)