What reading level is The Spiritglass Charade?

The Spiritglass Charade by Colleen Gleason is at a Level 5-6 reading level (Lexile 840L). Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is The Spiritglass Charade appropriate for?

The Spiritglass Charade is recommended for Ages 13+. HootRating: 10ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety.

What genre is The Spiritglass Charade?

The Spiritglass Charade is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does The Spiritglass Charade have any content warnings?

The Spiritglass Charade has a HootRating of 10ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety. 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 Spiritglass Charade?

The Spiritglass Charade by Colleen Gleason is 354 pages.

The Spiritglass Charade

Colleen Gleason

The Spiritglass Charade

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Colleen Gleason

Reading Level 5-6 10ME Ages 13+ Matched

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

What if a mysterious spiritglass could control your mind? Seventeen-year-old Willa Aston is caught in a web of secrets, where ghostly messages hide darker dangers. Can Mina Holmes and Evaline Stoker unravel the truth before it’s too late?

Themes

Mystery Adventure Friendship RomanceSteampunkSocial Themes

Quick Assessment

This young adult steampunk mystery follows Mina Holmes and Evaline Stoker as they investigate a troubling case involving a spiritglass that manipulates a teenager named Willa. The story includes themes of deception, danger, and supernatural intrigue, with some mild peril and references to crime and vampires. Suitable for teens, it offers a blend of mystery and adventure with thoughtful social elements.

For Parents

Content Intensity

10ME — Moderate — Emotional

Emotional

Moderate ←

Physical

Moderate

Social

Clear

Thematic

Clear

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

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fantasy Violence Emotional: Fear & Anxiety

Data confidence: high

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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Details

Book Length

354 pages

ISBN: 9781452110714
Pages: 354
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Published: 2014
Type: Fiction
Lexile: 840L

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Young Adult FictionSteampunkMysteries & Detective StoriesRomanceSocial ThemesFriendshipMysterySpiritualismVampiresMissing PersonsTime TravelMystery and Detective StoriesLondonSupernaturalLoveDetective and Mystery Stories

Places

London