Thrilling thieves
Brianna DuMont
Thrilling thieves
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Thrilling Thieves: Liars, Cheats, and Cons Who Changed History
by Brianna DuMont
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
What if the heroes of history weren’t so heroic after all? Imagine sneaking behind the scenes with twelve clever troublemakers—from sneaky pirates to daring thieves—who changed the world in ways you’d never expect. But be careful: their secrets might just rewrite everything you thought you knew!
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade nonfiction book explores the lesser-known stories of historical figures who engaged in theft and trickery to achieve fame and fortune. It presents a playful yet informative look at history’s rogues, making it suitable for children ages 9-12 interested in adventurous and unconventional perspectives. The content is lighthearted and appropriate, with no graphic or mature themes.
Why we rated Thrilling thieves 9LS
Thrilling thieves is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 177 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Thrilling thieves works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Thrilling thieves as 9LS ("Light — Social") 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.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Thrilling thieves explores history, adventure, rogues and vagabonds, juvenile literature, and pirates — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about history, adventure, rogues and vagabonds.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LS — Light — SocialLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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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
- 9781510701694
- Pages
- 177
- Publisher
- Sky Pony
- Published
- 2018
- Type
- Fiction