The deadly green.
John Rossiter
The deadly green.
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by John Rossiter
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
Here's a secret: a top agent from the British Foreign Office has vanished, taking a million dollars with them. Now, the clock is ticking to find the missing money before it falls into the wrong hands. But that's only the beginning.
Quick Assessment
This mystery novel follows a British Foreign Office agent who disappears along with a large sum of money, sparking an international chase. Suitable for middle-grade readers aged 9-12, it offers suspense and intrigue without intense violence or mature themes. Parents should know it involves themes of espionage and crime but remains appropriate for its age group.
Why we rated The deadly green. 9LE
The deadly green. is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 198 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The deadly green. works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate The deadly green. as 9LE ("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 deadly green. 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
9LE — 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
- 0802752217
- Pages
- 198
- Publisher
- Walker
- Published
- 1971
- Type
- Fiction