Blood ties

Kevin Emerson

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Blood ties

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Kevin Emerson

Reading Level 6 11LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Oliver, Dean, and Emalie creep through the shadowy tunnels of Morosia, the secret vampire city hidden deep underground. Every echo could mean danger, and every corner hides a new mystery. Suddenly, a chilling voice whispers from the darkness—who is Selene, and will she hold the answers they desperately need?

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade adventure follows three friends as they explore a mysterious underground vampire city while searching for clues about family secrets and destiny. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story blends fantasy, history, and action without intense violence or mature themes. Parents should note the presence of supernatural elements and suspenseful moments.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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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
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

206 pages
ISBN
9780545058032
Pages
206
Publisher
Scholastic Paperbacks
Published
2008
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Action & AdventureHistoricalAncient CivilizationsFantasy & MagicVampiresAdventure and AdventurersAdventures and AdventurersSupernaturalAdventure FictionFantasy FictionRome