The Bone Thief
Alyson Noël
The Bone Thief
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Alyson Noël
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
A group of eleven-year-olds with magical powers band together to uncover the strange changes turning their extraordinary town into a place of ordinary troubles. As they follow clues and face challenges, their unique gifts become the key to solving a puzzling mystery. Adventure and friendship guide them through this thrilling journey.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence. Written for readers ages 9-12.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
4/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780553538007
- Pages
- 320
- Publisher
- Delacorte Books for Young Readers
- Published
- Oct 17, 2017
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 60,976
- Read-Aloud
- ~6h 47m
- Text Density
- Standard