The Secret Commonwealth

Philip Pullman

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The Secret Commonwealth

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Book of Dust: Volume 2

by Philip Pullman

Book of Dust

Reading Level 6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 6th 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

Lyra Silvertongue, now a university student, finds herself entangled in a web of secrets and danger when her daemon witnesses a chilling murder. Joined by Malcolm Polstead, she embarks on a journey across Europe and beyond to uncover hidden truths about their world and the mysterious Dust. As mysteries unravel, Lyra confronts the shadows of her past and the powerful forces that threaten her future.

Themes

Fantasy World-BuildingAdventureComing of AgeFriendshipFamily

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence, emotional: fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fantasy Violence Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

4/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
3
Theme Richness
9
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8
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Details

Book Length

633 pages
186,851 words
20h 46m read-aloud
ISBN
9780553510669
Pages
633
Publisher
Knopf Books for Young Readers
Published
2019
Type
Fiction
Word Count
186,851
Read-Aloud
~20h 46m
Text Density
Dense

Genres

Young Adult Fiction

Subjects

Young Adult Fiction, Action & Adventure, Survival StoriesYoung Adult Fiction, Fantasy, EpicBelacquaLyraLyra BelacquaCollege StudentsSecrecyFamiliarsFantasy