What reading level is The Great Shelby Holmes?

The Great Shelby Holmes by Elizabeth Eulberg is at a Level 4-5 reading level (Lexile 690L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Great Shelby Holmes appropriate for?

The Great Shelby Holmes is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril.

What genre is The Great Shelby Holmes?

The Great Shelby Holmes is fiction. Part of the Great Shelby Holmes series.

Does The Great Shelby Holmes have any content warnings?

The Great Shelby Holmes has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The Great Shelby Holmes?

The Great Shelby Holmes by Elizabeth Eulberg is 243 pages (approximately 45,677 words).

The Great Shelby Holmes

Elizabeth Eulberg

The Great Shelby Holmes

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Elizabeth Eulberg

Illustrated by Madrid, Erwin, illustrator

Great Shelby Holmes

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

Shelby Holmes, a clever nine-year-old detective, teams up with her relaxed eleven-year-old neighbor, John Watson, to solve the mystery of a missing dog in their Harlem neighborhood. Together, they follow clues and unravel secrets in a thrilling adventure perfect for young mystery lovers.

Themes

Friendship Mystery AdventureKid Detectives

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild

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Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

6/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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