Dead Man in Indian Creek
by Mary Downing Hahn
Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3)
Ages 9-12
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Parker Pettengill and his friend Matt stumble upon a mysterious death near Indian Creek, turning their camping adventure into a thrilling detective quest. Suspicious of Parker's mom's new boyfriend, they embark on a secret investigation to uncover the truth, uncovering unexpected secrets along the way. Their courage and curiosity lead them into a suspenseful mystery they won't forget.
Representation & Themes
MysteryFriendshipFamilyAdventure
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — Moderate Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
Mild Peril Mystery Suspense
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 0380713624
- Pages
- 144
- Publisher
- Harper Collins
- Published
- 2001
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 29,322
Genres
Juvenile Fiction
Subjects
Children's fictionMystery and detective storiesFamily life, fiction