Consumed
Kate Cann
Consumed
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Kate Cann
The text is written at a 7th 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
What if a new boss moves into the spooky Morton's Keep and promises big changes? Imagine the gothic halls buzzing with excitement—and something darker lurking beneath. Can Rayne uncover the truth before the old evil takes hold again?
Quick Assessment
Set in a gothic-themed location, this middle-grade novel follows Rayne as she navigates changes brought by a new manager at Morton's Keep while confronting a lingering dark presence. Suitable for ages 9-12, it blends fantasy and mystery elements with themes of bravery and facing fears. Parents should note the story includes suspense and mild supernatural themes.
Why we rated Consumed 12LE
Consumed is written at a Level 7 reading level across 325 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Consumed works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate Consumed as 12LE ("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.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence, Fear & Anxiety.
Thematically, Consumed explores fantasy & magic, adventure, mystery, and family — 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 & magic, adventure, mystery.
Maybe not for
- ! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
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
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780545263870
- Pages
- 325
- Publisher
- Scholastic
- Published
- 2012
- Type
- Fiction