The Hardy Boys Casefiles #112
Franklin W. Dixon
The Hardy Boys Casefiles #112
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Cliff-Hanger
by Franklin W. Dixon
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
The wind howls as the Hardy Boys scramble up the icy slopes of the Himalayas. Suddenly, shadows move—someone’s waiting to strike. Will they escape the hidden ambush before it’s too late?
Quick Assessment
This thrilling middle-grade mystery follows the Hardy Boys as they embark on a mountaineering adventure in the Himalayas, unaware they are being targeted by a dangerous murderer. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story features action and suspense with mild peril but no graphic content. Parents can expect themes of friendship, courage, and problem-solving amid exciting detective work.
Why we rated The Hardy Boys Casefiles #112 9LP
The Hardy Boys Casefiles #112 is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 151 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Hardy Boys Casefiles #112 works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate The Hardy Boys Casefiles #112 as 9LP ("Light — Physical") 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 Hardy Boys Casefiles #112 explores adventure, mystery, and friendship — 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, mystery, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LP — Light — PhysicalLight 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
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780671504533
- Pages
- 151
- Publisher
- Simon Pulse
- Published
- 1996
- Type
- Fiction