What reading level is Brick Dust and Bones?

Brick Dust and Bones by M. R. Fournet is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Brick Dust and Bones appropriate for?

Brick Dust and Bones is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Emotional: Loss & Grief, Physical/Safety: Mild Peril, Physical/Safety: Fantasy Violence.

What genre is Brick Dust and Bones?

Brick Dust and Bones is fiction — Juvenile Fiction. Part of the Marius Grey series.

Brick Dust and Bones

M. R. Fournet

Brick Dust and Bones

Q: Does Brick Dust and Bones have any content warnings?

Brick Dust and Bones has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Emotional: Loss & Grief, Physical/Safety: Mild Peril, Physical/Safety: Fantasy Violence. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by M. R. Fournet

Marius Grey

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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

Marius Grey, a twelve-year-old guardian of the graveyard, is determined to bring his mother back from the dead by hunting dangerous monsters in the shadowy streets of New Orleans. With the help of a mysterious mermaid who might be friend or foe, he races against time to collect enough mystic coins before his chance slips away. Facing demons, tricky teachers, and fierce creatures, Marius must prove his courage to save his family and himself.

Themes

Fantasy World-Building Adventure Family Friendship Coming of Age Multicultural

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include emotional: loss & grief, physical/safety: mild peril, physical/safety: fantasy violence. Written for readers ages 9-12.