What reading level is Bonebreaker?

Bonebreaker by Peter J. Murray is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Bonebreaker appropriate for?

Bonebreaker is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Bonebreaker?

Bonebreaker is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Bonebreaker have any content warnings?

Bonebreaker has a HootRating of 11ME (Moderate — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Bonebreaker?

Bonebreaker by Peter J. Murray is 216 pages.

Bonebreaker

Peter J. Murray

Bonebreaker

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Peter J. Murray

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th 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.

Find on Amazon

We may earn a commission from these links. Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores with every purchase.

About This Book

Billy races through the shadowy woods, heart pounding as eerie whispers swirl around him. Just when he thinks he's safe with Calum's family, the sinister secrets from his past start to claw their way back. Suddenly, a chilling discovery stops him in his tracks—what is Bonebreaker hiding?

Themes

Friendship Mystery Coming of Age Adventure

Quick Assessment

Bonebreaker follows Billy, a middle-grade boy who escapes unsettling events at home by joining his friend Calum's family on holiday. However, the eerie occurrences intensify, revealing a mysterious family history that challenges Billy's understanding of himself. Suitable for ages 9-12, this suspenseful fiction explores themes of friendship, mystery, and self-discovery with mild supernatural elements.