Gunnerkrigg Court
Tom Siddell
Gunnerkrigg Court
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Dissolve
by Tom Siddell
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
What if your school was a place where magic and machines collided? Imagine diving into a new year at Gunnerkrigg Court, where Annie talks to forest spirits and her friend Kat builds robots. But when a surprising reunion shakes everything up, Annie must figure out who she really is—and what secrets the Court is hiding.
Themes
Quick Assessment
Gunnerkrigg Court follows Antimony, a middle school girl navigating a unique boarding school filled with magic, technology, and supernatural mysteries. Appropriate for ages 9-12, this graphic novel explores themes of friendship, identity, and self-discovery alongside fantasy elements. There is mild peril and emotional complexity but no graphic content, making it suitable for middle-grade readers.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781608868308
- Pages
- 301
- Publisher
- Archaia
- Published
- 2018
- Type
- Nonfiction