The Foxworth hunt
Dayle Courtney
The Foxworth hunt
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Dayle Courtney
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
Who would want to harm a man surrounded by friends and luxury? Alison finds herself trapped on her wealthy uncle's grand estate, where every guest hides a secret. Can she uncover the truth before it's too late?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade mystery follows Alison as she navigates a suspenseful situation on her uncle's estate, trying to prevent a murder. It combines elements of detective stories with Christian life themes, suitable for ages 9-12. The story contains mild suspense but is appropriate for its target audience.
Why we rated The Foxworth hunt 11LE
The Foxworth hunt is written at a Level 6 reading level across 221 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Foxworth hunt works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate The Foxworth hunt 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 Foxworth hunt weaves together mystery and detective stories and christian life.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about mystery and detective stories, christian life.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
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
1/10A 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
- 0872395537
- Pages
- 221
- Publisher
- Standard Pub.
- Published
- 1982
- Type
- Fiction