The stone key
Isobelle Carmody
The stone key
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Isobelle Carmody
The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Elspeth must find and stop the person infected with the plague before sickness--and ultimately death--threatens everyone in the Land.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 8 book. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.
Why we rated The stone key Level 0
The stone key is written at a Level 8 reading level across 500 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 9.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The stone key works for readers up to grade 10.0.
We rate The stone key as Unrated because the content sits in the "Unrated" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the unrated intensity score.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 0 — UnratedThis book has not yet been rated for content intensity.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780375857720
- Pages
- 500
- Publisher
- Random House Books for Young Readers
- Published
- 2008
- Type
- Fiction