Creature Features
Marty M. Engle
Creature Features
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Marty M. Engle
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
Here's a secret: the old Fairfield Starlight Drive-In isn't just an abandoned movie theater. When the night falls quiet, the giant screen flickers back to life all on its own, showing more than just old films. But that's only the beginning...
Quick Assessment
Creature Features is a middle-grade fantasy novel about a group of friends who discover that an abandoned drive-in theater is mysteriously coming back to life. The story includes mild suspense and fantasy elements appropriate for ages 9-12, with themes of friendship and adventure. There is no graphic content, making it suitable for middle-grade readers interested in light supernatural thrills.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781423308942
- Pages
- 122
- Publisher
- Brilliance Audio on CD
- Published
- July 25, 2007
- Type
- Fiction