The Blackthorn Key cover

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 4.6
Points 10.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 65451
Points per Word 0.000153
Page Count 371
Points per Page 0.026954

Description

In 1665 London, 14-year-old Christopher tries to uncover the truth behind a mysterious cult by following a trail of puzzles, codes, and danger toward an unearthly secret with the power to tear the world apart.The plot contains violence. Book #1

Quick Summary

Set in plague-era London, this story throws a 14-year-old apothecary's apprentice into a deadly treasure hunt where every clue could be his last. Readers will devour the clever codes hidden throughout, the fast-paced danger, and the satisfying puzzle-solving that makes them feel like brilliant detectives right alongside Christopher. If your kid loves the mystery-solving excitement of "Escape Room" movies or the clever clues in "National Treasure," they'll be hooked from page one. Perfect for kids ages 10-14 in grades 5-8 who enjoy smart mysteries with historical flair.