The Mystery of the Morphing Hockey Stick

P.J. McMahon

Cover of The Mystery of the Morphing Hockey Stick

The Mystery of the Morphing Hockey Stick

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Secret File #3

by P.J. McMahon

Illustrated by John Manders

Reading Level 4-5 9C 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 gentle with no concerning themes.

We may earn a commission from these links. Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores with every purchase.

About This Book

The roller hockey game is heating up, but suddenly, the players' sticks start changing shape right before their eyes! With the championship on the line, three young detectives scramble to uncover the secret behind the strange morphing sticks. Just when they think they've got a lead, a mysterious shadow slips away into the night...

Themes

FriendshipMysterySportsJuvenile Fiction

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade mystery follows three young detectives as they investigate unusual occurrences affecting their local roller hockey team during an important championship. The story blends sports excitement with themes of friendship and teamwork, appropriate for children aged 9 to 12. It offers an engaging plot without intense content, making it suitable for young readers interested in mysteries and sports.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

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
2
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

Similar Books

Based on content and theme analysis

See all books like this →

Details

Book Length

138 pages
ISBN
9780689862625
Pages
138
Publisher
Simon and Schuster
Published
August 31, 2004
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Social IssuesFriendshipHockeyChapter BooksMysteries, Espionage, & Detective StoriesSocial SituationsClubsRoller HockeyMystery and Detective Stories