The Man with Tiger Eyes
Karen Wallace
The Man with Tiger Eyes
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Karen Wallace
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Lady Violet steps into a glittering New York party where whispers swirl around a striking young painter and his captivating portrait. Suddenly, the painter and his mysterious companion vanish without a trace. As Violet and her friend Garth chase clues, they plunge into a shadowy world where danger lurks at every corner—what secrets will they uncover next?
Quick Assessment
Set against the backdrop of New York's elite society, this mystery follows Lady Violet and Garth as they investigate the disappearance of a celebrated painter and his enigmatic companion. Suitable for ages 13-18, the story introduces elements of crime and suspense within a juvenile fiction framework. Parents should note themes of mystery and mild peril as the protagonists delve into the city's underworld.
Why we rated The Man with Tiger Eyes 11MP
The Man with Tiger Eyes is written at a Level 6 reading level across 240 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Man with Tiger Eyes works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate The Man with Tiger Eyes as 11MP ("Moderate — Physical") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from physical peril, thematic difficulty — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.
Thematically, The Man with Tiger Eyes explores mystery, crime & mystery, adventure, and girls & women — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about mystery, crime & mystery, adventure.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11MP — Moderate — PhysicalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781416900993
- Pages
- 240
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster Children's UK
- Published
- September 1, 2007
- Type
- Fiction