What reading level is Wilma Tenderfoot and the case of the frozen hearts?

Wilma Tenderfoot and the case of the frozen hearts by Emma Kennedy is at a Level 5-6 reading level (Lexile 890L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What genre is Wilma Tenderfoot and the case of the frozen hearts?

Wilma Tenderfoot and the case of the frozen hearts is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Wilma Tenderfoot and the case of the frozen hearts have any content warnings?

Wilma Tenderfoot and the case of the frozen hearts has a HootRating of 10LE (Light — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Wilma Tenderfoot and the case of the frozen hearts?

Wilma Tenderfoot and the case of the frozen hearts by Emma Kennedy is 335 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated June 9, 2026

Wilma Tenderfoot and the case of the frozen hearts

Emma Kennedy

Wilma Tenderfoot and the case of the frozen hearts

Q: What age is Wilma Tenderfoot and the case of the frozen hearts appropriate for?

Wilma Tenderfoot and the case of the frozen hearts is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 10LE (Light — Emotional).

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Case of the Frozen Hearts

by Emma Kennedy

Reading Level 5-6 10LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th 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

Wilma races through the chilly streets, her heart pounding as she spots a shadowy figure lurking near the old manor. She knows this mysterious new neighbor might hold the key to her past — but can she prove it before it’s too late?

Themes

OrphansMysteryDetective StoriesFamily Adventure

Quick Assessment

Wilma Tenderfoot is a spirited 10-year-old orphan determined to solve the mystery of her parents by apprenticing with a new detective neighbor. Set in England, this middle-grade mystery blends adventure and self-discovery, suitable for readers aged 9-12. The story features light suspense and themes of family and identity, making it appropriate for this age group.

Why we rated Wilma Tenderfoot and the case of the frozen hearts 10LE

Wilma Tenderfoot and the case of the frozen hearts is written at a Level 5-6 reading level with a Lexile measure of 890L across 335 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 6.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Wilma Tenderfoot and the case of the frozen hearts works for readers up to grade 7.5.

We rate Wilma Tenderfoot and the case of the frozen hearts as 10LE ("Light — Emotional") 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, Wilma Tenderfoot and the case of the frozen hearts explores orphans, mystery, detective stories, family, and adventure — 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.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about orphans, mystery, detective stories.