The Lost Diary
Dave Gustaveson
The Lost Diary
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Dave Gustaveson
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Jeff Caldwell and his friends from the Reel Kids Adventure Club travel to Istanbul, where an unexpected discovery puts everyone in jeopardy. As they unravel the mystery of a missing diary, they face thrilling challenges that test their courage and friendship. Can they protect the people they came to help before it's too late?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include physical danger. Written for readers ages 9-12.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
5/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780927545884
- Pages
- 144
- Publisher
- Reel Kids Adventures
- Published
- June 1996
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 26,933
- Read-Aloud
- ~3h 0m
- Text Density
- Standard