Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level
4.3
Points
0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Word Count
1384
Points per Word
0.000361
Description
Follow the bone detectives as they examine a skeleton found in a forest by a C.S.I. team to determine whether or not a murder has taken place. Designed for struggling, reluctant readers.
Quick Summary
A team of bone detectives turns a forest skeleton into a real-life puzzle, letting kids feel like junior crime-scene investigators from the first page. They get to examine clues, guess the story behind the bones, and watch the mystery unfold with quick, punchy scenes that keep the pages turning. If your kid likes the clue-cracking and team spirit of The Hardy Boys, they'll love this fast-paced bone mystery. The book is best for children ages 9-12, or grades 4-6, especially those who enjoy short, high-interest mysteries.