Steampunk Detective
Darrell Pitt
Steampunk Detective
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Darrell Pitt
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
What if the future was powered by steam and the sky was filled with airships? Imagine stepping into a city where towering structures reach the stars and danger lurks in every shadow. When Jack Mason joins forces with a clever detective, they must uncover secrets before the unthinkable happens—can they stop a disaster that could destroy London?
Quick Assessment
Set in an imaginative 1920s steampunk world, this novel follows Jack Mason and detective Ignatius Doyle as they investigate the disappearance of a scientist and face a looming nuclear threat. Suitable for teens aged 13 to 18, the story features adventure and mystery with some suspenseful moments but no graphic content. Parents should note themes of danger and teamwork in a richly detailed alternate history setting.
Why we rated Steampunk Detective 12MP
Steampunk Detective is written at a Level 7 reading level across 306 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Steampunk Detective works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate Steampunk Detective as 12MP ("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, 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, Steampunk Detective explores adventure, mystery, science & nature, fantasy world-building, 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, mystery, science & nature.
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
12MP — Moderate — PhysicalReal 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
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
- 9781463798949
- Pages
- 306
- Publisher
- CreateSpace
- Published
- 2012
- Type
- Fiction