The Mystery of Mary Rogers (Treasury of Victorian Murder (Graphic Novels))

Rick Geary

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The Mystery of Mary Rogers (Treasury of Victorian Murder (Graphic Novels))

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Rick Geary

Treasury of Victorian Murder

Reading Level 7-8 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 7th 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

In mid-19th century New York, the sudden disappearance and tragic death of Mary Rogers, a captivating cigar store clerk, sparks a media frenzy filled with speculation and intrigue. This gripping graphic novel explores the mysterious circumstances surrounding her fate and the impact it had on society and literature, inspiring Edgar Allan Poe’s famous tale. Dive into a true crime story that blends history and mystery in vivid detail.

Themes

True CrimeHistoryMystery

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 7-8 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include death, historical crime. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Content Flags

Death Historical Crime
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

7/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

80 pages
7,064 words
47m read-aloud
ISBN
1561632880
Pages
80
Publisher
Treasury of Victorian Murder (
Published
May 2001
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
7,064
Read-Aloud
~47 min
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

True Crime

Subjects

True CrimeFine ArtsEspionageHistory: WorldModern19th CenturyMurderComics & Graphic Novels, General