The puzzle party

Eric Berlin

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The puzzle party

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Eric Berlin

Reading Level 6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th 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

What if a weekend full of puzzles at a famous musician's mansion turns into a real-life mystery? Winston and his friends thought they were just playing games, but when a thief strikes, they’re caught in a dangerous chase. Can they solve the mystery before it's too late?

Themes

PuzzlesMusiciansMansionsRobbers and outlawsMystery and detective stories

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction book follows Winston as he attends a puzzle-filled weekend at a renowned musician's mansion. The story combines engaging brain teasers with a suspenseful mystery involving a thief, suitable for children ages 9 to 12. Parents should note the mild peril involved as the young characters confront the outlaw, but it is handled in an age-appropriate manner.

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
Data confidence: standard

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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
5
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

247 pages
ISBN
9780399256974
Pages
247
Publisher
Putnam Publishing Group
Published
2012
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

PuzzlesMusiciansMansionsRobbers and OutlawsMystery and Detective StoriesDetective and Mystery StoriesBrigands and Robbers