Frail Human Heart

Zoë Marriott

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Frail Human Heart

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Name of the Blade, Book Three

by Zoë Marriott

Reading Level 7 12ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

I have a secret: Mio’s magical katana holds more than just power—it traps her best friend Shinobu inside. Now, with gods angry and London in chaos, she must dive into a mysterious dream world where nothing is as it seems. But that’s only the beginning.

Quick Assessment

This urban fantasy novel, the final installment in Zoë Marriott's trilogy, follows Mio as she navigates magical dangers in modern London to save her friend trapped within a powerful katana. Suitable for middle-grade readers aged 9-12, the story includes fantasy violence and themes of loss and heroism. Parents should be aware of some intense moments involving mythical creatures and emotional challenges.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Moderate
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

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

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

368 pages
ISBN
9780763692001
Pages
368
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Published
2016
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Fantasy FictionMagic