What reading level is The mystery of the yellow room?

The mystery of the yellow room by Gaston Leroux is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The mystery of the yellow room appropriate for?

The mystery of the yellow room is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is The mystery of the yellow room?

The mystery of the yellow room is fiction — Fiction.

Does The mystery of the yellow room have any content warnings?

The mystery of the yellow room has a HootRating of 9LE (Light — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The mystery of the yellow room?

The mystery of the yellow room by Gaston Leroux is 175 pages.

The mystery of the yellow room

Gaston Leroux

The mystery of the yellow room

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Extraordinary Adventures of Joseph Rouletabille, Reporter

by Gaston Leroux

Reading Level 4-5 9LE 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

Who could have attacked Mademoiselle Stangerson inside the locked Yellow Room? Shots rang out and a fierce struggle broke the quiet night, but when the door was forced open, the room was empty—except for her, hurt on the floor. How did the mysterious assailant vanish without a trace?

Themes

Mystery Adventure Friendship

Quick Assessment

This classic mystery follows the investigation of an attack inside a locked room with no clear escape, engaging young readers with a clever puzzle and suspenseful storytelling. Suitable for ages 9-12, it offers a captivating introduction to detective fiction without graphic content. Parents can expect themes of problem-solving, bravery, and intrigue in a historical setting.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LE — Light — Emotional

Emotional

Light ←

Physical

Light

Social

Clear

Thematic

Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

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.

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Details

Book Length

175 pages

ISBN: 0486234606
Pages: 175
Publisher: Dover Publications
Published: 1977
Type: Fiction

Genres

Fiction

Subjects

Fiction_mystery & Detective_collections & AnthologiesPolicierRouletabilleLarge Type BooksRomance LiteratureJournalistsClassic LiteratureRoman FrançaisLectures Et Morceaux ChoisisRomansRomans PoliciersMeurtreRomanRoman PolicierFrançaisFrench FictionJoseph RouletabilleYoung WomenCrimes AgainstAttempted MurderFrench Detective and Mystery Stories

People

Mathilde StangersonJoseph Rouletabille