The case of the vanishing corpse
Robert Newman
The case of the vanishing corpse
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Robert Newman
The text is written at a 6th 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
What would you do if a corpse vanished right before your eyes? Andrew just came back to London and suddenly finds himself tangled in mysteries about missing jewels and a shocking murder. Can he uncover the truth before it's too late?
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade mystery follows Andrew as he navigates a series of thrilling investigations involving stolen jewels and a puzzling disappearance after a murder. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story contains suspenseful scenes but handles them with appropriate restraint for this age group. Parents should note the presence of crime-related themes that may prompt discussion about safety and justice.
Why we rated The case of the vanishing corpse 11MP
The case of the vanishing corpse is written at a Level 6 reading level across 221 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The case of the vanishing corpse works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate The case of the vanishing corpse as 11MP ("Moderate — Physical") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.
Thematically, The case of the vanishing corpse explores mystery, adventure, friendship, and coming of age — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about mystery, adventure, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11MP — Moderate — PhysicalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780689710377
- Pages
- 221
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
- Published
- 1980
- Type
- Fiction