Cogheart
Peter Bunzl
Cogheart
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Peter Bunzl
The text is written at a 7th 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 steady tick-tock of clockwork fills the air, mixing with the faint scent of oil and warm metal. Lily’s fingers brush against the smooth, mechanical fur of Malkin, her clever mechanimal fox, as she races through shadowy streets. Something precious is missing—her father—and the secret of his incredible invention hangs in the balance.
Quick Assessment
Cogheart follows thirteen-year-old Lily Hartman as she embarks on a thrilling adventure to find her missing father and unravel the mystery behind his groundbreaking invention, a perpetual motion machine. Set in a richly imagined world blending technology and whimsy, this middle-grade novel is appropriate for ages 9-12 and includes themes of family, friendship, and courage. The story contains mild peril and suspense but remains suitable for its target audience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight 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.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781631632877
- Pages
- 368
- Publisher
- Cogheart Trilogy
- Published
- Feb 12, 2019
- Type
- Fiction