Bone Queen : Pellinor

Alison Croggon

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Bone Queen : Pellinor

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Pellinor: Cadvan's Story

by Alison Croggon

Reading Level 8 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 8th 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

The air crackles with eerie whispers and the sharp scent of ancient magic. Deep in the world of Annar, a shadow stirs—the Bone Queen, a dark force unleashed by a once-great Bard's mistake. As fear spreads and strange powers awaken, can courage and friendship shine through the growing darkness?

Themes

MagicGood and EvilFriendshipAdventureRedemption

Quick Assessment

Bone Queen: Pellinor is a middle-grade fantasy novel set in the richly imagined world of Annar. It explores themes of magic, good versus evil, and redemption through the story of Cadvan, a Bard who struggles with past mistakes and a young girl discovering unusual powers. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book contains magical conflict and moments of suspense but is appropriate for middle-grade readers.

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

Fear & Anxiety Mild Peril Fantasy Violence
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
7
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

416 pages
ISBN
9781536203707
Pages
416
Publisher
National Geographic Books
Published
2018
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

MagicGood and Evil