Codename
Tommy Donbavand
Codename
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
the tickler
by Tommy Donbavand
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
Special Agent Fangs Enigma and his werewolf sidekick Puppy Brown sneak through a dark, creepy castle, chasing after a stolen mind-control pill. Suddenly, they hear footsteps behind them—could the mysterious Tickler be closing in? The chase is just beginning, and danger lurks around every corner.
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade novel follows two monster agents, a vampire and a werewolf, as they work together to stop supernatural villains from using stolen mind-control technology. The story combines comedy and horror elements suitable for ages 9-12, with mild fantasy violence and light suspense. It is a fun and engaging read for children who enjoy adventure and monster-themed fiction.
Why we rated Codename 9LP
Codename is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 139 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Codename works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Codename as 9LP ("Light — Physical") 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, Codename explores fantasy world-building, adventure, humor, and friendship — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about fantasy world-building, adventure, humor.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781406331592
- Pages
- 139
- Publisher
- Fangs Vampire Spy
- Published
- 2013
- Type
- Fiction