Uncovering Cobbogoth
Hannah L. Clark
Uncovering Cobbogoth
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Hannah L. Clark
Illustrated by Shakespear, Rebekah G., illustrator
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
I can translate a secret journal no one else can — but the first person who could is gone forever. Now, I'm the only one who knows the truth about Cobbogoth, a city thought to be just a myth. What I discover next could change everything, but that's only the beginning.
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fantasy mystery follows 17-year-old Norah as she unravels the secrets behind her uncle’s mysterious death and searches for the legendary city of Cobbogoth. The story blends magic, adventure, and identity exploration suitable for readers aged 9-12. Themes of loss and discovery are handled with care, making it an engaging yet age-appropriate read.
Why we rated Uncovering Cobbogoth 12ME
Uncovering Cobbogoth is written at a Level 7 reading level across 310 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Uncovering Cobbogoth works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate Uncovering Cobbogoth as 12ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, thematic difficulty — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.
Thematically, Uncovering Cobbogoth explores mystery, fantasy world-building, identity & self-discovery, and adventure — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about mystery, fantasy world-building, identity & self-discovery.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781462114269
- Pages
- 310
- Publisher
- Sweetwater Books, an imprint of Cedar Fort, Inc.
- Published
- 2014
- Type
- Fiction