The Datax conspiracy
James Marshall Galbraith
The Datax conspiracy
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by James Marshall Galbraith
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 if a single secret could change everything you thought you knew about your town? In this story, a brave group of kids uncovers a hidden conspiracy that no adult dares to face. Their discoveries could save their world — but only if they can outsmart the powerful forces trying to stop them.
Quick Assessment
The Datax Conspiracy is a middle-grade fiction book suitable for readers aged 9 to 12. It follows a group of children who uncover a mysterious plot that challenges their understanding of their community, encouraging critical thinking and bravery. The story contains mild suspense and themes of teamwork and courage, with no graphic content.
Why we rated The Datax conspiracy 11LE
The Datax conspiracy is written at a Level 6 reading level across 262 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Datax conspiracy works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate The Datax conspiracy 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 Datax conspiracy explores adventure, mystery, 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 adventure, mystery, 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
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0913264253
- Pages
- 262
- Publisher
- Douglas-West Publishers
- Published
- 1976
- Type
- Fiction