Gilda Joyce, Psychic Investigator (Gilda Joyce)
Dutton Juvenile 2005
Great fit for 6th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- friendship
- grief and healing
- courage
- family secrets
- self-confidence
- imagination vs. reality
- perseverance
- mystery and the supernatural
About this book
Thirteen-year-old Gilda Joyce is a bold, funny ‘psychic investigator’ who talks her way into a summer stay at a spooky Victorian mansion in San Francisco. Armed with her notebook, costumes, and plenty of nerve, she sets out to untangle family secrets and a possible haunting alongside her reserved cousin. The mix of humor, chills, and sleuthing makes this a great pick for middle-grade readers who like mysteries with a supernatural twist. Kids enjoy Gilda’s fearless voice, quirky gadgets, and the satisfying, clue-filled investigation.
Setting: contemporary San Francisco, a Victorian mansion
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gilda Joyce, Psychic Investigator (Gilda Joyce) right for my child?
Yes — Gilda Joyce, Psychic Investigator (Gilda Joyce) is a great fit for 6th grade. The reading level is AR 6.1, which is typical for 6th grade. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 9–14 (4th–8th grade). Themes include friendship, grief and healing, courage.
How long does it take to read Gilda Joyce, Psychic Investigator (Gilda Joyce)?
At a typical 6th grade reading pace, Gilda Joyce, Psychic Investigator (Gilda Joyce) takes around 7.9h to finish. The book has 83,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Gilda Joyce, Psychic Investigator (Gilda Joyce) have an AR quiz?
Yes — Gilda Joyce, Psychic Investigator (Gilda Joyce) has an AR quiz available, worth 12 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is Gilda Joyce, Psychic Investigator (Gilda Joyce)?
Gilda Joyce, Psychic Investigator (Gilda Joyce) has an AR reading level of 6.1, which places it at a 6th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.