What reading level is City of Bones?

City of Bones by Cassandra Clare is at a Level 4-5 reading level (Lexile 710L). Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is City of Bones appropriate for?

City of Bones is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence, Social Conflict.

What genre is City of Bones?

City of Bones is nonfiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does City of Bones have any content warnings?

City of Bones has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence, Social Conflict. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is City of Bones?

City of Bones by Cassandra Clare is 485 pages.

City of Bones

Cassandra Clare

City of Bones

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Mortal Instruments Book 1

by Cassandra Clare

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

The sharp clang of swords echoes through shadowy streets, mingling with the cold mist that curls around ancient stone walls. A city where magic and danger intertwine, and every alley hides a secret. When mysterious murders shake the fragile peace, a vampire with a daylight secret must find a way to unite two worlds on the brink of war.

Themes

Fantasy World-Building Adventure Friendship Social Justice

Quick Assessment

City of Bones follows a young vampire named Simon who navigates a hidden world of Shadowhunters and Downworlders amid rising tensions and mysterious murders. Suitable for teens 13 and up, this fantasy novel explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and social challenges within a richly imagined urban setting. Parents should note the presence of supernatural violence and complex social dynamics.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate

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Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fantasy Violence Social Conflict

Data confidence: high

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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Details

Book Length

485 pages

ISBN: 9781416914280
Pages: 485
Publisher: Atria Paperback
Published: March 27, 2007
Type: Nonfiction
Lexile: 710L

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

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