What reading level is The Clue in the Trees?

The Clue in the Trees by Margi Preus is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Clue in the Trees appropriate for?

The Clue in the Trees is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is The Clue in the Trees?

The Clue in the Trees is fiction — JUVENILE FICTION.

Does The Clue in the Trees have any content warnings?

The Clue in the Trees has a HootRating of 9LE (Light — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The Clue in the Trees?

The Clue in the Trees by Margi Preus is 192 pages.

The Clue in the Trees

Margi Preus

The Clue in the Trees

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

An Enchantment Lake Mystery

by Margi Preus

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Francie races through the dense trees near Enchantment Lake, heart pounding as she spots something unexpected—a hidden figure lying still. Just when she thinks she’s safe, a shadow moves behind her. What secrets will the forest reveal next?

Themes

FamilySiblingsMystery

Quick Assessment

Set near Minnesota's Enchantment Lake, this middle-grade mystery follows Francie, a high school senior whose life is upended when her long-lost brother appears and a dead body is discovered. The story explores themes of family and sibling relationships with suspense appropriate for ages 9-12, featuring mild peril but no graphic content.