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The mystery of Ben Franklin's ghost

M. J. Cosson

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The mystery of Ben Franklin's ghost

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by M. J. Cosson

Reading Level 3 Unrated Ages 5-8

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.

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About This Book

Big Ben helps the Kooties Club members with their science projects.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3 book. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.

Why we rated The mystery of Ben Franklin's ghost Level 0

The mystery of Ben Franklin's ghost is written at a Level 3 reading level across 56 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The mystery of Ben Franklin's ghost works for readers up to grade 5.0.

We rate The mystery of Ben Franklin's ghost as Unrated because the content sits in the "Unrated" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the unrated intensity score.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.

Maybe not for

  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Theme Richness
1
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
4

Details

Book Length

56 pages
ISBN
0780777468
Pages
56
Publisher
Kooties Club Mysteries (Hardco
Published
1999
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790ClubsMystery and Detective Stories

People

Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)