What reading level is City of the Dead?

City of the Dead by James Ponti is at a Level 8 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is City of the Dead appropriate for?

City of the Dead is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is City of the Dead?

City of the Dead is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does City of the Dead have any content warnings?

City of the Dead has a HootRating of 12LE (Light — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is City of the Dead?

City of the Dead by James Ponti is 416 pages.

City of the Dead

James Ponti

City of the Dead

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by James Ponti

Reading Level 8 12LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 8th 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

Here's a secret: hackers are causing chaos all over London, but Kat and the City Spies have a plan to stop them. When a hidden message at the British Museum points to a mysterious place called the City of the Dead in Egypt, their adventure is just getting started. But that's only the beginning.

Themes

Adventure Mystery FamilyAlternative Family

Quick Assessment

City of the Dead follows Kat and her friends as they work together to uncover a secret linked to hackers targeting London landmarks. Suitable for ages 9-12, this middle-grade mystery combines action, teamwork, and cultural exploration without intense content. Parents should know it features themes of family and friendship within an exciting detective adventure.