Wishbone Mysteries, Vols. 11-20

Gareth Stevens Publishing

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Wishbone Mysteries, Vols. 11-20

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Gareth Stevens Publishing

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

Wishbone snatches a dusty shoebox from the garage sale just as a shadowy figure slips away. Inside, the old baseball cards whisper secrets of Oakdale’s past that no one’s meant to find. Suddenly, a mysterious clue changes everything—what will Wishbone discover next?

Themes

Animals - DogsMysteriesDetective StoriesFriendshipAdventure

Quick Assessment

This collection of short mystery stories follows Wishbone and his friends as they uncover secrets from Oakdale’s history sparked by a box of vintage baseball cards. Suitable for middle-grade readers, the stories feature light suspense and problem-solving without intense or graphic content. The book encourages curiosity and critical thinking through engaging detective adventures.

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

2/10

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
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

139 pages
ISBN
9780836826937
Pages
139
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Published
August 2000
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

AnimalsDogsMysteries, Espionage, & Detective StoriesShort StoriesDetective