Chasing evil
Adam Blade
Chasing evil
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Chasing evil. bk. 2
by Adam Blade
The text is written at a 4th 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
The sharp crackle of fire fills the air as Tanner and Gwen grip their Beast’s reins tight, the ground trembling beneath them. Every step brings them closer to the Mask of Death, but shadows creep closer too—especially from Gwen’s own twin, Geffen. Trust is breaking like brittle ice, and the hunt has only just begun.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fantasy follows siblings Tanner and Gwen as they journey with their magical Beasts to find the pieces of a powerful artifact called the Mask of Death. Along the way, they encounter betrayal and new alliances, offering themes of trust, family dynamics, and adventure. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story features mild peril and fantasy violence typical for the genre.
Why we rated Chasing evil 9LE
Chasing evil is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 170 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Chasing evil works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Chasing evil as 9LE ("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, Chasing evil explores fantasy, adventure, family, friendship, and human-animal relationships — 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, adventure, family.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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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
- 9780545361576
- Pages
- 170
- Publisher
- Scholastic
- Published
- 2013
- Type
- Fiction