Brackenbeast

Kate Alice Marshall

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Brackenbeast

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Kate Alice Marshall

The Last Kids on Earth · Book 5

Reading Level 5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 5th 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

When eerie creatures start snatching neighbors in the quiet town of Eden Eld, Eleanor and her friends Pip and Otto must unravel dark secrets to protect their families. Facing a sinister new foe with dangerous tricks, they rely on a mysterious book of twisted tales and their unbreakable bond to outsmart the lurking mud monsters. With every step, their adventure changes them in unexpected ways, testing their courage and friendship.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence, fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fantasy Violence Fear & Anxiety Friendship
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

6/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
9
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

289 pages
ISBN
9780593117071
Pages
289
Publisher
Penguin
Published
2022
Type
Fiction

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