City in My Eyes
Thomas More
City in My Eyes
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Mannahatta Series Book 3
by Thomas More
The text is written at a 5th 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
The sharp clang of metal echoes through the bustling city streets, mixing with the scent of rain on concrete. Amid the towering skyscrapers and glowing neon signs, Sakima Tamanend moves quietly—her heart pounding with the weight of a secret destiny. The city watches, waiting to see if she will rise as the legend she’s meant to be.
Quick Assessment
City in My Eyes follows Sakima Tamanend, a young girl unexpectedly drawn into a warrior’s path in a vibrant, futuristic city. Suitable for ages 9-12, this middle-grade science fiction novel explores themes of courage, identity, and self-discovery without graphic content. It offers an engaging adventure that encourages resilience and imagination.
Why we rated City in My Eyes 10LE
City in My Eyes is written at a Level 5 reading level. Strong independent readers around grade 6.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, City in My Eyes works for readers up to grade 7.0.
We rate City in My Eyes as 10LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, City in My Eyes explores adventure, science & nature, coming of age, and fantasy world-building — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, science & nature, coming of age.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
10LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
- ISBN
- 9781942947158
- Publisher
- Mannahatta Press
- Published
- 2025
- Type
- Fiction