Theb usting of Frankie da Mora
Allen Sharp
Theb usting of Frankie da Mora
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
can you outwit the Chicago mobsters?
by Allen Sharp
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
The sharp snap of a hanger echoes through the quiet drycleaner’s shop, mixing with the scent of fresh soap and city streets. Outside, shadows creep as Frankie da Mora’s gang tightens their grip on the neighborhood. Can you help the small shop stand strong and change their fate?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Set in 1920s Northside Chicago, this interactive fiction invites early readers to explore a story about standing up against crime through decision-making. Suitable for ages 5-8, it introduces historical themes in an accessible way, with light conflict and choices that shape the story's outcome. Parents should note the context involves crime but is presented gently for young readers.
Why we rated Theb usting of Frankie da Mora 7LP
Theb usting of Frankie da Mora is written at a Level 2 reading level across 45 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Theb usting of Frankie da Mora works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Theb usting of Frankie da Mora as 7LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril.
Thematically, Theb usting of Frankie da Mora explores juvenile nonfiction, literary criticism & collections, historical, and adventure — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about juvenile nonfiction, literary criticism & collections, historical.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0521312744
- Pages
- 45
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Published
- 1986
- Type
- Nonfiction