What reading level is The Boneshaker?

The Boneshaker by Kate Milford is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Boneshaker appropriate for?

The Boneshaker is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is The Boneshaker?

The Boneshaker is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does The Boneshaker have any content warnings?

The Boneshaker has a HootRating of 12ME (Moderate — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The Boneshaker?

The Boneshaker by Kate Milford is 384 pages.

The Boneshaker

Kate Milford

The Boneshaker

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Kate Milford

Reading Level 7 12ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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

The hiss of steam and the clatter of gears fill the air as the Boneshaker whirs to life beneath your feet. The scent of oil and metal mixes with an eerie magic that tingles on your skin. In a world where courage is tested and darkness lurks just around the corner, can you stand tall and face what hides in the shadows?

Themes

FamilyCommunityCourageSupernaturalHistorical AdventureSteampunk

Quick Assessment

Set in 1914, this middle-grade novel weaves magical and steampunk elements into a story about family, community, and bravery. It explores themes of confronting evil in a richly detailed historical setting, suitable for ages 9 to 12. The book contains some supernatural elements and mild peril but remains appropriate for its target audience.