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Codename

Tommy Donbavand

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Codename

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

the tickler

by Tommy Donbavand

Reading Level 4-5 9LP Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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 — Physical
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

139 pages
ISBN
9781406331592
Pages
139
Publisher
Fangs Vampire Spy
Published
2013
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

VampiresWerewolvesChild and Youth Fiction