Curse #13, The

Larry Weinberg

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Curse #13, The

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Larry Weinberg

Reading Level 5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Dana wakes up screaming, sweat soaking her sheets as the nightmare claws at her again. The demon's shadow creeps closer every time, promising a fate worse than death on her seventeenth birthday. Can she break the curse before time runs out?

Themes

HorrorSupernaturalComing of AgeAdventure

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade horror novel follows Dana, a young girl haunted by a terrifying recurring nightmare tied to an ancient demon and a deadly curse. Suitable for readers aged 9-12, it contains spooky themes and suspenseful moments that may be intense for sensitive children. Parents should note the book explores themes of fear and supernatural danger but avoids graphic content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Fear & Anxiety Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

ISBN
9780553265491
Publisher
Bantam
Published
June 1, 1984
Type
Fiction

Genres

Horror

Subjects

Non-ClassifiableYoung AdultHorrorSupernatural