The word is murder
A Novel
by Anthony Horowitz
Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3)
Ages 13+
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
When a wealthy woman arranges her own funeral but is found strangled the same day, a sharp and unconventional detective teams up with a reluctant writer to uncover the truth. Together, they navigate twists and secrets in a gripping mystery that keeps readers guessing until the very end. This clever tale blends clever detective work with unexpected surprises in a modern crime adventure.
Representation & Themes
MysteryInvestigationFriendshipCrimePrivate Investigators
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — Moderate Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
Murder Investigation Emotional: Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 9780062676788
- Pages
- 390
- Publisher
- Harper
- Published
- 2018
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 96,292
Genres
Fiction
Subjects
Private investigatorsMurderInvestigationFictionMystery & DetectiveAmateur SleuththrillerscrimeMystery fictionFiction, mystery & detective, generalFiction, thrillers, suspensePrivate investigators, fictionGreat britain, fictionWomenCrimes againstAuthorsSecrecyFiction, thrillersCrime, fictionEngland, fictionFiction, suspenseFiction, crimeDetective and mystery storiesCelebritiesEnglish literatureFiction, mystery & detective, amateur sleuthSerie:Hawthorne-&-Horowitz
People
Daniel HawthorneAnthony HorowitzSherlock Holmes