Charlie Bone and the Hidden King

Jenny Nimmo

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Charlie Bone and the Hidden King

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jenny Nimmo

Reading Level 6 11LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Crunch! The snow crunches under your feet as a cold wind whistles through the empty streets. The city feels strange and silent, without a single animal in sight. When a shadow moves mysteriously in an old portrait and a strange girl appears on your doorstep, what secrets will you uncover?

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fantasy adventure follows Charlie Bone as he navigates a world of magic, mystery, and secret legacies. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story involves magical elements, suspense, and themes of trust and discovery. It is part of an acclaimed series known for its engaging plot and imaginative world-building, with no intense or inappropriate content for this age group.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

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
5
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

256 pages
ISBN
9781405280969
Pages
256
Publisher
Egmont Books Limited
Published
2016
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Fantasy FictionCastlesMagicWizardsBoarding SchoolsSchoolsOrphansFantasyChild and Youth FictionCatsPetsAnimalsWitchesAdventure and AdventurersCharles, Count of Flanders, -1127England

Places

England