The Golden Boy (Sirius Mystery, A)
Beverley Wood
The Golden Boy (Sirius Mystery, A)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Beverley Wood
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 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781551929538
- Pages
- 387
- Publisher
- Global Professional Publishi
- Published
- April 4, 2007
- Type
- Fiction