What reading level is Blood?

Blood by Alan Durant is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Blood appropriate for?

Blood is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags: Murder, Conspiracy, Loss of Parents.

Does Blood have any content warnings?

Blood has a HootRating of 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags include: Murder, Conspiracy, Loss of Parents. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Blood?

Blood by Alan Durant is 199 pages.

Blood

Alan Durant

Blood

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Alan Durant

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Matched

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.

Find on Amazon

We may earn a commission from these links. Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores with every purchase.

About This Book

Here's a secret: Robert's parents were killed, but the real mystery is what they were hiding. As he digs deeper, shadows from their past begin to creep into his world — but that's only the beginning.

Themes

Mystery FamilyInvestigationLoss & Grief

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade mystery follows Robert, a boy determined to uncover the truth behind his parents' deaths. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story explores themes of loss and investigation with some intense moments of peril and emotional weight. Parents should be aware of its focus on murder and conspiratorial elements, which may prompt thoughtful discussions.