Analysing the books in the series, we estimate that the reading level of The Secret of the Caves is 10th and 11th grade. Readers on Amazon consider it readable at 3 - 7 Grade Level.
A popular method used by schools to measure a student reader’s ability is Lexile level or a Lexile Measure. The Lexile Level of The Secret of the Caves is 700L .
Readers of age 8 - 12 years will enjoy The Secret of the Caves .
Readability Test | Reading Level |
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Flesch Kincaid Scale | Grade 9 |
SMOG Index | Grade 10 |
Coleman Liau Index | Grade 21 |
Dale Chall Readability Score | Grade 7 |
There are 22 chapters in The Secret of the Caves . We have listed them below.
Title Page |
Copyright Page |
CHAPTER I - Telescope Hill Trouble |
CHAPTER II - Over the Fence |
CHAPTER III - Bouncy Quill |
CHAPTER IV - A Hazing Trick |
CHAPTER V - Counterattack |
CHAPTER VI - The Toppled Tower |
CHAPTER VII - The Palais Paris |
CHAPTER VIII - The Old Man’s Warning |
CHAPTER IX - The Cavern |
CHAPTER X - A Terrifying Loss |
CHAPTER XI - No Trespassing! |
CHAPTER XII - Undercover Work |
CHAPTER XIII - A Straight-Line Clue |
CHAPTER XIV - Startling News |
CHAPTER XV - A Growing Suspicion |
CHAPTER XVI - Deadly Clicking |
CHAPTER XVII - A Bold Warning |
CHAPTER XVIII - Searchlight |
CHAPTER XIX - A Raft of Trouble |
CHAPTER XX - Loyal Pals |
Triggered by the disappearance of a brilliant young professor, this mystery takes the Hardy boys first to Kenworthy College, where they find a puzzling message on an examination paper. But then, a new clue is unearthed that sends the young detectives to the Honeycomb Caves. After many dangerous encounters, Frank and Joe discover a powerful searchlight in one of the craggy caverns along the seacoast. In the brilliant white glare of the searchlight, the startling secret of the caves is dramatically revealed. Read more