A Game of Noctis: Your Middle Grade Fantasy Questions Answered

What readers ask about A Game of Noctis

What is A Game of Noctis about?

In the sinking city of Dantessa, the Great Game rules everything. Pia Paro believes that following the rules gives everyone a fair chance—until her grandfather, Gramps, is sentenced to a life of servitude. To save him, Pia joins a ragtag team called the Seafoxes and enters Noctis, the most dangerous game of all. Along the way, she must survive clockwork soldiers, underwater challenges, and even a game against Death herself, while questioning whether the rules she trusted have been holding her back.

What is the reading level of A Game of Noctis?

The publisher lists this book as middle grade, intended for readers ages 8 to 12. The catalog does not provide a specific Lexile measure, guided reading level, or word count, so use the age range as a general guide. The story features complex world-building and high-stakes action, which may suit stronger readers within that range.

Is A Game of Noctis appropriate for sensitive readers?

The book includes deadly stakes: a game where losing can mean death, a grandfather sentenced to servitude, and confrontations with clockwork soldiers and Death. The catalog does not indicate graphic violence, but the premise is intense. If your reader prefers lighthearted fantasy, you may want to preview it; if they enjoy perilous adventures with a team of unlikely heroes, this fits well.

What format is available?

The catalog lists a Hardcover edition. Other formats (paperback, ebook, audiobook) are not confirmed in the supplied information. Check the product page for current availability.

Does A Game of Noctis have discussion questions or a reading group guide?

The supplied catalog does not mention a discussion guide or bonus content. If you need discussion questions for a classroom or book club, you can create your own using the story’s themes: rule-following versus rule-breaking, loyalty to family, and economic inequality in Dantessa.

What are some books like A Game of Noctis?

The publisher recommends it for fans of James Riley and Shannon Messenger. Readers who enjoy middle grade fantasy with high-stakes games, teamwork, and a touch of darkness may also like other titles in our middle grade fantasy collection. Explore our catalog for similar adventures.

Catalog details for A Game of Noctis

• A Game of Noctis: Hardcover edition. Confirms the available format so you know what you are ordering.

  

• A Game of Noctis: Middle grade fantasy about a girl who must participate in a deadly game to save her grandfather. Summarizes the core premise and genre for quick evaluation.
• A Game of Noctis: Perfect for fans of James Riley and Shannon Messenger. Gives a useful read-alike reference for matching reader taste.