Book of the Dead

Scholastic Staff

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Book of the Dead

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Scholastic Staff

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 9-12 Matched

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 magic could bring someone back from the edge of death? Imagine Alex's mom using ancient Egyptian spells to save him, only to unleash mysterious Death Walkers into New York City. Now, Alex and his best friend must race against time to find his mom and stop a world-threatening disaster.

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fantasy novel follows Alex as his mother uses ancient Egyptian magic to save his life, inadvertently releasing dangerous entities called Death Walkers. The story blends elements of magic, adventure, and mythology set in New York, suitable for readers aged 9-12. Parents should note the presence of supernatural peril and themes of death handled with fantasy elements.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Moderate
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

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
6
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

208 pages
ISBN
9780545782869
Pages
208
Publisher
Scholastic, Incorporated
Published
2015
Type
Fiction

Genres

Action and adventure fiction

Subjects

DeathMagicNew YorkAdventure and AdventurersBook of the DeadChild and Youth Fiction