The cabinet of curiosities
Douglas Preston
The cabinet of curiosities
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Novel
by Douglas Preston
FBI Special Agent Pendergast
The text is written at a 5th 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
Hidden deep beneath New York City lies a chilling secret: a tunnel filled with the bodies of victims from over a hundred years ago. As FBI agent Pendergast digs into these eerie murders, new, identical crimes start to haunt the city once more, blending history with a present-day mystery. Danger and suspense build as the past comes alive in this thrilling hunt for a ruthless killer.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include realistic violence, physical danger, fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 13+.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
5/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0446530220
- Pages
- 466
- Publisher
- Grand Central Publishing
- Published
- 2002
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 147,631
- Read-Aloud
- ~16h 24m
- Text Density
- Dense