Point of honour
Madeleine Robins
Point of honour
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Madeleine Robins
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Sarah, once part of noble society but now navigating a new path as a private investigator, tackles mysteries and challenges in the bustling streets of Regency London. Amid shadows of danger and unexpected romance, she proves her courage and wit in a world that often underestimates her. Adventure and suspense await in this thrilling tale of honor and resilience.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 6-7 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, romantic content. Written for readers ages 13+.
Why we rated Point of honour 11MP
Point of honour is written at a Level 6-7 reading level across 349 pages (approximately 109,820 words). Strong independent readers around grade 7.9 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Point of honour works for readers up to grade 8.9.
Read aloud, Point of honour runs about 12.2 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.
We rate Point of honour as 11MP ("Moderate — Physical") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from physical peril, social complexity — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Romantic Content.
Thematically, Point of honour explores women private investigators, historical, mystery, romance, and adventure — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about women private investigators, historical, mystery.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11MP — Moderate — PhysicalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 031287202X
- Pages
- 349
- Publisher
- Macmillan
- Published
- 2003
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 109,820
- Read-Aloud
- ~12h 12m
- Text Density
- Dense