What reading level is Book of the Dead?

Book of the Dead by Scholastic Staff is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Book of the Dead appropriate for?

Book of the Dead is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Book of the Dead?

Book of the Dead is fiction — Action and adventure fiction.

Does Book of the Dead have any content warnings?

Book of the Dead has a HootRating of 11ME (Moderate — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Book of the Dead?

Book of the Dead by Scholastic Staff is 208 pages.

Book of the Dead

Scholastic Staff

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.

Themes

AdventureMagicDeathFriendship Fantasy World-Building Family

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.