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Colonia de Vacaciones Dracula

Tom Stone

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Colonia de Vacaciones Dracula

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Tom Stone

Ultratumba; Graveyard School

Reading Level 3-4 8LP Ages 9-12 Matched Page-Turner

The text is written at a 3rd 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

Set beside a spooky graveyard, this collection invites young readers into thrilling adventures packed with mysteries and a dash of creepy fun. Each tale combines eerie moments with laughter, perfect for those who enjoy a little spooky excitement. Dive in and discover how humor lightens even the darkest nights!

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated Colonia de Vacaciones Dracula 8LP

Colonia de Vacaciones Dracula is written at a Level 3-4 reading level across 126 pages (approximately 23,881 words). Strong independent readers around grade 4.6 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Colonia de Vacaciones Dracula works for readers up to grade 5.6.

Read aloud, Colonia de Vacaciones Dracula runs about 2.7 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.

We rate Colonia de Vacaciones Dracula as 8LP ("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.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.

Thematically, Colonia de Vacaciones Dracula explores mystery, humor, adventure, and fantasy world-building — 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.
  • Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
  • Kids drawn to stories about mystery, humor, adventure.
  • Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 20 more books in the Ultratumba; Graveyard School series.

Maybe not for

  • ! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.

For Parents

Content Intensity

8LP — Light — Physical
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fantasy Violence
Data confidence: standard

Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

8/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

126 pages
23,881 words
2h 39m read-aloud
ISBN
9502407741
Pages
126
Publisher
Albatros Ediciones
Published
November 1997
Type
Fiction
Word Count
23,881
Language
ES
Read-Aloud
~2h 39m
Text Density
Standard

Genres