The crime of the boulevard
Jules Claretie
The crime of the boulevard
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Jules Claretie
The text is written at a 6th 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
What would you do if a mysterious crime shook your quiet neighborhood? On the bustling boulevard, secrets hide behind every shadow and every whisper. Can you unravel the truth before it’s too late?
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction novel explores a captivating mystery set on a lively boulevard, perfect for readers aged 9-12 with a grade 6 reading level. The story encourages critical thinking as characters navigate suspenseful events without exposure to graphic content. Parents can expect an engaging, age-appropriate narrative that stimulates curiosity and problem-solving.
Why we rated The crime of the boulevard 11LE
The crime of the boulevard is written at a Level 6 reading level across 253 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The crime of the boulevard works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate The crime of the boulevard as 11LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, The crime of the boulevard explores mystery, adventure, and friendship — 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 looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0405078676
- Pages
- 253
- Publisher
- Ayer Publishing
- Published
- 1976
- Type
- Fiction