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This is the children's version of a story that Ranpo wrote for adults. Based on the foreword it's been rewritten substantially and it's very much a 少年探偵団 style book. Expect near full furigana (I think everything but numbers had it?) and some words to be in kana rather than kanji. While some of the grammar is a bit outdated, the vast majority of the book is dialogue and straight forward narration, which should make things easier for learners.
I'm not sure if the L26 this landed at (Sept 2024) is accurate, so do take that with a grain of salt.
I enjoyed this book a lot, as I usually do with Ranpo. It's silly and predictable and over the top and a joy to read. If you like old timey detective books aimed at kids, you will likely enjoy this book as well.