Under Locker and Key (MAX)

Allison K. Hymas

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Under Locker and Key (MAX)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Allison K. Hymas

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 the master key to every locker in your school fell into the wrong hands? Imagine all your secrets, snacks, and school supplies suddenly at risk of disappearing! Jeremy, the school’s top retrieval specialist, must team up with his biggest rival to stop a sneaky thief—but can he trust her before it’s too late?

Themes

FriendshipAction & AdventureThrillers & SuspenseSocial ThemesJuvenile Fiction

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows eleven-year-old Jeremy, who specializes in retrieving stolen items at his school, as he faces a new challenge when the master locker key is stolen. The story explores themes of trust, friendship, and moral choices while delivering action and suspense appropriate for ages 9-12. Parents should note mild suspense and school-related conflicts but no intense violence or mature content.

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

256 pages
ISBN
9781481463430
Pages
256
Publisher
Aladdin
Published
2017-04-18
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Action & AdventureThrillers & SuspenseSocial ThemesFriendshipMystery and Detective StoriesSchoolsTheft