The mushroom cave

Robert J. Rosenblum

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The mushroom cave

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Robert J. Rosenblum

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Matched

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

What secrets could be hidden inside a mysterious mushroom cave? When Roy Keeper is caught up in a puzzling spy mystery, everything around him starts to change — and danger lurks just beneath the surface. Can anyone uncover the truth before it’s too late?

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade mystery follows young Roy Keeper as he becomes entangled in a tense spy thriller involving a coveted memoir and shifting truths. Suitable for ages 9-12, it explores themes of intrigue and suspense with moderate intensity but includes some references to political arrest and danger. Parents should note the presence of suspenseful situations and themes of deception.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Light
Social
Moderate
Thematic
Moderate

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

187 pages
ISBN
0140041060
Pages
187
Publisher
Penguin Books
Published
1976
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Mystery & DetectiveDetective and Mystery Stories