Archivist wasp
Nicole Kornher-Stace
Archivist wasp
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Novel
by Nicole Kornher-Stace
The text is written at a 6th 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
What if you could escape a scary fate by teaming up with a ghost? Imagine following a brave supersoldier's spirit into the mysterious underworld, where every step could change everything. But can they trust each other long enough to survive what lies ahead?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Archivist Wasp is a middle-grade fantasy novel about a postapocalyptic ghosthunter who partners with the ghost of a supersoldier on a dangerous journey to the underworld. The story explores themes of friendship, courage, and adventure with mild supernatural elements suitable for ages 9-12. Parents should note that the book contains fantasy violence and ghostly themes but no graphic content.
Why we rated Archivist wasp 11ME
Archivist wasp is written at a Level 6 reading level across 268 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Archivist wasp works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Archivist wasp as 11ME ("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, 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, Archivist wasp explores fantasy, adventure, ghosts, and friendship — 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.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about fantasy, adventure, ghosts.
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
11ME — 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
2/10A 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
- 9781618730978
- Pages
- 268
- Publisher
- Small Beer Press
- Published
- 2015
- Type
- Fiction