The seventh sinner.

Elizabeth Peters

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The seventh sinner.

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Elizabeth Peters

Reading Level 6 11LP 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 would you do if you stumbled upon a hidden temple beneath the streets of Rome—and found a mysterious body lying there? Imagine unraveling secrets buried for centuries while danger lurks in the shadows. Could you escape the nightmare before it's too late?

Themes

MysteryAdventureHistorical FictionFemale Protagonist

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows an American student who uncovers a body in an ancient Roman temple, leading her into a suspenseful mystery filled with historical intrigue and danger. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book contains mild peril and themes of suspense appropriate for middle-grade readers. Parents should note the story involves some tense moments but no graphic content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11LP — Light — Physical
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

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

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Details

Book Length

243 pages
ISBN
0396065201
Pages
243
Publisher
Dodd Mead
Published
1972
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Women NovelistsMysteryRomeMystery FictionJacqueline KirbyKirbyJacquelineItalyFiction in EnglishAuthorsManuscripts