Alcatraz versus the Scrivener's Bones
Brandon Sanderson
Alcatraz versus the Scrivener's Bones
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Brandon Sanderson
The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Alcatraz Smedry has an incredible talent...for breaking things! It generally gets him into a lot of trouble, but can he use it to save the day? In this second Alcatraz adventure, Alcatraz finds himself on a mission to save Grandpa Smedry...until he gets swept up by a flying glass dragon filled with his unusually usual yet mouthy Smedry cohorts. Their mission? A dangerous, library-filled one of course! This time they are on their way to the ancient and mysterious Library of Alexandria (which some silly people think was long ago destroyed!) where they must find Grandpa Smedry, look for clues leading to Alcatraz's potentially undead dead father, and battle the creepy and dangerous soul sucking Curators who await them.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 7 book. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.
Why we rated Alcatraz versus the Scrivener's Bones Level 0
Alcatraz versus the Scrivener's Bones is written at a Level 7 reading level across 322 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Alcatraz versus the Scrivener's Bones works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate Alcatraz versus the Scrivener's Bones as Unrated because the content sits in the "Unrated" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the unrated intensity score.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780439925532
- Pages
- 322
- Publisher
- Scholastic Press
- Published
- 2008
- Type
- Fiction