The Day Ambrosia Stood Still (Last Chance Detectives)

Bob Vernon

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The Day Ambrosia Stood Still (Last Chance Detectives)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Bob Vernon

Reading Level 2 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 2nd 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

Have you ever heard of a town where horns beep all by themselves and jukeboxes play wild tunes without anyone touching them? In Ambrosia, silverware even starts moving across tables like magic! What’s causing all this strange, spooky stuff to happen?

Themes

Religious - ChristianMysteryAdventureFriendship

Quick Assessment

This early reader mystery from the Last Chance Detectives series features a Christian perspective woven into an engaging adventure suitable for children ages 5 to 8. The story presents a lighthearted, supernatural mystery set in a small town, delivered in four audio episodes that encourage problem-solving and moral lessons based on biblical principles. Parents can expect an age-appropriate, faith-based story with mild suspense but no intense content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

2 pages
ISBN
9781589972360
Pages
2
Publisher
Tyndale Entertainment
Published
June 2004
Type
Fiction

Subjects

ReligiousChristianChildren's Audio9-12Mysteries, Espionage, & Detective StoriesClassicsAction & Adventure