Blood wolf
Steve Feasey
Blood wolf
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Steve Feasey
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
Here's a secret: Trey isn't alone, even though he thought he was the last of his kind. His real family—fierce werewolves with sharp teeth and wild hearts—has been waiting for him. But that's only the beginning.
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fantasy novel follows Trey, a young boy discovering he is part of a werewolf pack. Filled with supernatural creatures like vampires and demons, it explores themes of identity and belonging suitable for readers aged 9-12. While the story contains action and mild fantasy violence, it remains appropriate for its target audience.
Why we rated Blood wolf 11LE
Blood wolf is written at a Level 6 reading level across 299 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Blood wolf works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Blood wolf as 11LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Blood wolf explores fantasy world-building, adventure, and coming of age — 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 world-building, adventure, coming of age.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" 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
- 9780330470490
- Pages
- 299
- Publisher
- MacMillan Children's Books
- Published
- 2010
- Type
- Fiction