The Clockwork Ghost Age Rating: What Age Is It Right For?

Recommended Age:
10
+
Ideal for confident read-aloud listeners who like character-driven, atmospheric mysteries with suspenseful twists.

About the Book

Tess, Theo, and Jaime follow the next layer of the Morningstarr cipher across New York City and into the secrets of the alternate-history past, discovering that the stakes of their treasure hunt are much higher than any of them imagined. A strong middle volume that deepens both the mystery and the characters' relationships.

Content Ratings

❤️
No Romance
The main character's feelings for another character are hinted at with very gentle warmth. No romantic content is developed in this installment.
💡
Light Themes
The book deepens the exploration of how cities carry the memory of their builders, who gets to control that memory, and the responsibility of those who inherit a legacy.
⚔️
No Violence
Tension remains in puzzle territory. Mild danger from antagonists is present.
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Author:
Laura Ruby
Genre:
Mystery
Published:
2019
Page Count:
384
Ages:
10
+

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