What reading level is Young Cam Jansen and the ice skate mystery?

Young Cam Jansen and the ice skate mystery by David A. Adler is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Young Cam Jansen and the ice skate mystery appropriate for?

Young Cam Jansen and the ice skate mystery is recommended for Ages 5-8. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5).

What genre is Young Cam Jansen and the ice skate mystery?

Young Cam Jansen and the ice skate mystery is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Young Cam Jansen and the ice skate mystery have any content warnings?

Young Cam Jansen and the ice skate mystery has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Young Cam Jansen and the ice skate mystery?

Young Cam Jansen and the ice skate mystery by David A. Adler is 31 pages.

Young Cam Jansen and the ice skate mystery

David A. Adler

Young Cam Jansen and the ice skate mystery

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by David A. Adler

Reading Level 2 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Matched

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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Cam races across the icy rink, eyes sharp as ever. Eric’s locker key has vanished, and the cold wind whispers secrets only she can catch. Suddenly, a clue sparkles on the ice—what could it mean?

Themes

Mystery FriendshipProblem SolvingSports

Quick Assessment

This early reader mystery features Cam Jansen using her photographic memory to help her friend solve a problem at the ice skating rink. Suitable for children ages 5 to 8, the story combines themes of friendship, problem-solving, and light mystery without any intense content. It's a gentle introduction to detective stories perfect for young readers developing confidence.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle

Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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David A. Adler

Level 3 Gentle

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Details

Book Length

31 pages

ISBN: 0670877913
Pages: 31
Publisher: Viking Juvenile
Published: 1998
Type: Fiction

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Ice SkatingMystery and Detective StoriesJansenCam