The Mystery Of Playland Park

Richard Depaola

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The Mystery Of Playland Park

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Richard Depaola

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Have you ever wondered what secrets hide behind the flashing lights of an amusement park? At Playland Park, rides break down, a spooky Phantom haunts the Spook House, and strange fires threaten to close everything forever. Can Diana, Dave, Meg, and their friends solve the mystery before it's too late?

Themes

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade mystery follows a group of friends as they work together to uncover the truth behind a series of troubling events at a local amusement park. The story includes mild suspense with themes of friendship, problem-solving, and perseverance, appropriate for ages 9 to 12. No significant content concerns are present, making it suitable for young readers interested in detective adventures.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

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

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Details

Book Length

184 pages
ISBN
9780738806297
Pages
184
Publisher
Xlibris Corporation
Published
December 1999
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Crime & MysteryMystery & DetectiveMysteries, Espionage, & Detective StoriesMystery/ Detective