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Angel of Death

Alane Ferguson

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Angel of Death

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Forensic Mystery

by Alane Ferguson

Reading Level 6 11MP Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Here’s a secret: Cameryn Mahoney can read the clues that others miss because she’s learned from the best—her coroner dad. When a local teacher’s death turns chilling, she steps into a world of shadows and secrets. But that’s only the beginning.

Themes

MysteryDetective StoriesComing of Age

Quick Assessment

Angel of Death follows seventeen-year-old Cameryn Mahoney, who applies her unique skills from assisting her coroner father to solve a mysterious and grisly death in her community. This young adult mystery contains some graphic descriptions appropriate for ages 13 and up, involving death and forensic investigation. Parents should be aware of mature themes related to crime and death, but the story is engaging for teens interested in detective and mystery genres.

Why we rated Angel of Death 11MP

Angel of Death is written at a Level 6 reading level across 272 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Angel of Death works for readers up to grade 8.0.

We rate Angel of Death as 11MP ("Moderate — Physical") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from physical peril — 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, Angel of Death explores mystery, detective stories, and coming of age — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
  • Kids drawn to stories about mystery, detective stories, coming of age.

Maybe not for

  • ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11MP — Moderate — Physical
Emotional
Light
Physical
Moderate
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

272 pages
ISBN
9780142410875
Pages
272
Publisher
Penguin
Published
February 28, 2008
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Mysteries, Espionage, & Detective StoriesYoung Adult FictionMysteryMurderForensic SciencesSingle-parent FamiliesInterpersonal RelationsCoronersMystery and Detective Stories