What reading level is The hive detectives?

The hive detectives by Loree Griffin Burns is at a Level 3 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is The hive detectives appropriate for?

The hive detectives is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 8LT (Light — Thematic).

What genre is The hive detectives?

The hive detectives is fiction — Juvenile Nonfiction.

Does The hive detectives have any content warnings?

The hive detectives has a HootRating of 8LT (Light — Thematic). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The hive detectives?

The hive detectives by Loree Griffin Burns is 66 pages.

The hive detectives

Loree Griffin Burns

The hive detectives

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Chronicle of a Honey Bee Catastrophe

by Loree Griffin Burns

Reading Level 3 8LT Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

A Junior Library Guild selection

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

Find on Amazon Find on Bookshop.org

We may earn a commission from these links. Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores with every purchase.

About This Book

What if the buzzing bees suddenly disappeared from the world? Imagine stepping into the shoes of bee detectives, solving the mystery behind the vanishing colonies. Can we save the fuzzy friends before it’s too late?

Themes

Science & Nature Adventure Friendship

Quick Assessment

This beautifully illustrated book introduces young readers to the important work of scientists and beekeepers investigating colony collapse disorder in honeybees. Suitable for early readers aged 5-8, it combines engaging storytelling with factual information about bee life and their crucial role in our ecosystem. Parents should note the book addresses environmental themes in an accessible and hopeful way.