The Clue in the Corn Maze

Gertrude Chandler Warner

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The Clue in the Corn Maze

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Gertrude Chandler Warner

Boxcar Children

Reading Level 3-4 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read Page-Turner

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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

When a corn maze at a bustling Iowa farm starts getting damaged after dark, a group of young siblings steps in to uncover who is behind the mischief. Their adventure leads them through twists and turns as they work to protect the beloved Corn King Days festival. Join them as they solve clues and bring the community together!

Themes

FarmsBrothers and sistersMysteryAdventure

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 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: high

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

8/10

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

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

126 pages
17,508 words
1h 57m read-aloud
ISBN
0807555576
Pages
126
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Published
2004
Type
Fiction
Word Count
17,508
Lexile
620L
Read-Aloud
~1h 57m
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

FarmsBrothers and SistersMystery and Detective StoriesOrphansMaze GardensVandalismIowa

Places

Iowa