The extraordinary adventures of secret agent Shipov in pursuit of Count Lev Tolstoy, in the year 1862
Bulat Okudzhava
The extraordinary adventures of secret agent Shipov in pursuit of Count Lev Tolstoy, in the year 1862
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Bulat Okudzhava
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 you were a secret agent chasing one of history's greatest novelists? Imagine sneaking through 1862 Russia, following the mysterious Count Lev Tolstoy. But every step brings new dangers—can Shipov complete his mission before it's too late?
Quick Assessment
This historical fiction book follows secret agent Shipov on a thrilling mission to track Count Lev Tolstoy in 1862 Russia. Suitable for readers aged 9-12, it introduces historical figures and themes of espionage with age-appropriate language and adventure. Parents should note that the story includes mild peril but no graphic content.
Why we rated The extraordinary adventures of secret agent Shipov in pursuit of Count Lev Tolstoy, in the year 1862 11LE
The extraordinary adventures of secret agent Shipov in pursuit of Count Lev Tolstoy, in the year 1862 is written at a Level 6 reading level across 214 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The extraordinary adventures of secret agent Shipov in pursuit of Count Lev Tolstoy, in the year 1862 works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate The extraordinary adventures of secret agent Shipov in pursuit of Count Lev Tolstoy, in the year 1862 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 extraordinary adventures of secret agent Shipov in pursuit of Count Lev Tolstoy, in the year 1862 explores adventure, historical, mystery, friendship, and family — 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, historical, mystery.
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
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0200720481
- Pages
- 214
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Published
- 1973
- Type
- Fiction