Clockwise to Titan
Elon Dann
Clockwise to Titan
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Elon Dann
The text is written at a 7th 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
Mo’s heart pounds as he darts through the shadows, with Harete and Moth right behind him. Gunshots echo, and snarling dogs close in from all sides. Just when escape seems impossible, a mysterious line of glowing pylons appears ahead—can they make it to the Other country before the Marshals catch them?
Quick Assessment
Clockwise to Titan is a gripping dystopian adventure about three teens fleeing a brutal regime to find freedom. Suitable for ages 13 and up, it contains scenes of peril, including gunfire and pursuit by aggressive dogs and military forces. The story explores themes of survival and resistance, making it a thought-provoking read for young adults.
Why we rated Clockwise to Titan 12MP
Clockwise to Titan is written at a Level 7 reading level across 359 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Clockwise to Titan works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate Clockwise to Titan as 12MP ("Moderate — Physical") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.
Thematically, Clockwise to Titan explores dystopias, survival, young adult fiction, and adventure — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about dystopias, survival, young adult fiction.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12MP — Moderate — PhysicalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
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
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781471400957
- Pages
- 359
- Publisher
- Hot Key Books
- Published
- 2013
- Type
- Fiction