Beast Quest: Scalamanx the Fiery Fury: Special 23
Adam Blade
Beast Quest: Scalamanx the Fiery Fury: Special 23
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Special 23
by Adam Blade
The text is written at a 4th 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
Flames roar and sparks fly as Tom and Elenna chase a shadowy thief through the twisted forests of Rion. Suddenly, a fiery Beast bursts to life, blocking their path with blazing fury. Can they fight their way past this blazing terror before Tom's magical powers vanish forever?
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fantasy adventure follows Tom and Elenna as they pursue a thief who has stolen powerful magical objects, unleashing a dangerous fiery Beast. Designed for ages 9-12, the story features action-packed battles and themes of bravery and teamwork, with mild peril appropriate for this age group. Parents should note the presence of fantasy violence and some tense moments, but the narrative remains suitable for young readers interested in heroic quests and magical creatures.
Why we rated Beast Quest: Scalamanx the Fiery Fury: Special 23 9MP
Beast Quest: Scalamanx the Fiery Fury: Special 23 is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 192 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Beast Quest: Scalamanx the Fiery Fury: Special 23 works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Beast Quest: Scalamanx the Fiery Fury: Special 23 as 9MP ("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.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Fantasy Violence, Mild Peril.
Thematically, Beast Quest: Scalamanx the Fiery Fury: Special 23 explores adventure, fantasy world-building, friendship, and survival — 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 adventure, fantasy world-building, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9MP — Moderate — PhysicalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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
- 9781408343074
- Pages
- 192
- Publisher
- Orchard Books
- Published
- Aug 06, 2019
- Type
- Fiction