What reading level is Kipton & the riddle of sandstone?

Kipton & the riddle of sandstone by Fontenay, Charles L. is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Kipton & the riddle of sandstone appropriate for?

Kipton & the riddle of sandstone is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Mild Peril, Mystery, Complex Vocabulary.

What genre is Kipton & the riddle of sandstone?

Kipton & the riddle of sandstone is fiction — College stories.

Does Kipton & the riddle of sandstone have any content warnings?

Kipton & the riddle of sandstone has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Mystery, Complex Vocabulary. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Kipton & the riddle of sandstone?

Kipton & the riddle of sandstone by Fontenay, Charles L. is 185 pages.

Kipton & the riddle of sandstone

Fontenay, Charles L.

Kipton & the riddle of sandstone

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Fontenay, Charles L.

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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

Kipton races through a bustling Martian university where secrets swirl like the red dust outside. Suddenly, a professor collapses after sipping poisoned champagne—who could have done this? As Kipton dives into the mystery, danger lurks just around the corner.

Themes

Science & Nature Mystery Adventure Coming of AgeScience Fiction

Quick Assessment

Set on Mars, this middle-grade science fiction mystery follows Kipton, a teenage detective navigating college life and complex crimes. The story involves poisonings and investigations with some mature themes like murder, but it is presented in an age-appropriate manner for readers 9 to 12. Parents should note the occasional complex vocabulary and the use of fictional slang, which may require some guidance.