By These Ten Bones

Clare B. Dunkle

Cover of By These Ten Bones

By These Ten Bones

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Clare B. Dunkle

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 11+ Matched

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for older middle graders (ages 11+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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

About This Book

When a strange wood carver with a dark secret shows up in her quiet Scottish village, Maddie bravely steps forward to protect him and her community. Together, they face the shadows of an old evil lurking nearby. Their friendship and courage will be tested as secrets unravel under the moonlight.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include fantasy violence, fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 11+.

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

Fantasy Violence Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

4/10

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
4
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

Similar Books

Based on content and theme analysis

See all books like this →

Details

Book Length

229 pages
42,985 words
4h 47m read-aloud
ISBN
0805074961
Pages
229
Publisher
Macmillan
Published
2005
Type
Fiction
Word Count
42,985
Read-Aloud
~4h 47m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

WerewolvesWood CarversSecretsCourageScotland