The Golden Boy (Sirius Mystery, A)

Beverley Wood

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The Golden Boy (Sirius Mystery, A)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Beverley Wood

Reading Level 7 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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

Tomi dashes through the rain, heart pounding, as his anger with his new stepfamily boils over. Suddenly, he stumbles upon a scruffy dog named Patsy Ann who seems to know more than she lets on. Before Tomi can catch his breath, a swirling light pulls them both into the past—right into the middle of a mystery in old Juneau, Alaska. What secrets will they uncover, and can Tomi find his way back home?

Themes

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction follows thirteen-year-old Tomi, who runs away after his father's remarriage and is mysteriously transported back in time to Juneau, Alaska. Alongside a dog named Patsy Ann, Tomi tackles two local mysteries while navigating his feelings of family change. Appropriate for ages 9-12, the story includes themes of adventure and personal growth with mild emotional conflict but no intense content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fear & Anxiety Family Change
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

387 pages
ISBN
9781551929538
Pages
387
Publisher
Global Professional Publishi
Published
April 4, 2007
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Action & AdventureAnimalsDogsMysteries, Espionage, & Detective StoriesScience Fiction, Fantasy, & MagicRunawaysTime Travel