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Kipton and the android

Fontenay, Charles L.

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Kipton and the android

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Fontenay, Charles L.

Reading Level 4-5 Unrated Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Kipton and The Android is a very intellectually challenging mystery. An android kills its creator in violation of its commandments, and the philosophic and logic implications are fully exploited by the author to set Kipton on an investigation that stretches her and the reader. A sub-theme of this novel is the language of flowers.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated Kipton and the android Level 0

Kipton and the android is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 185 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Kipton and the android works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate Kipton and the android as Unrated because the content sits in the "Unrated" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the unrated intensity score.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.

Maybe not for

  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Theme Richness
1
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
4

Details

Book Length

185 pages
ISBN
0880923830
Pages
185
Publisher
Royal Fireworks Publishing Company
Published
1997
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

RobotsMurderScience FictionMystery and Detective Stories