Scrivener's Moon (Fever Crumb, Book 3)
Philip Reeve
Scrivener's Moon (Fever Crumb, Book 3)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Philip Reeve
The text is written at a 7th 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
Fever races through the shadowy streets as New London awakens, its towering machines ready for battle. The nomad tribes are closing in, and secrets about Fever’s mysterious past begin to unravel. Suddenly, a chilling discovery threatens everything she thought she knew—what will happen next?
Quick Assessment
This young adult fantasy novel follows Fever as she uncovers the origins of the Scriven mutants and confronts the dangers surrounding her mother’s creation, New London. The story features action-packed scenes and explores themes of family and identity suitable for teens aged 13 to 18. Parents should note the presence of fantasy violence and complex themes related to self-discovery.
Why we rated Scrivener's Moon (Fever Crumb, Book 3) 12ME
Scrivener's Moon (Fever Crumb, Book 3) is written at a Level 7 reading level across 352 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Scrivener's Moon (Fever Crumb, Book 3) works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate Scrivener's Moon (Fever Crumb, Book 3) as 12ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril, thematic difficulty — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.
Thematically, Scrivener's Moon (Fever Crumb, Book 3) explores fantasy world-building, adventure, family, and coming of age — 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.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about fantasy world-building, adventure, family.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780545222198
- Pages
- 352
- Publisher
- Scholastic Press
- Published
- 2018
- Type
- Fiction