Curse #13, The
Larry Weinberg
Curse #13, The
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Larry Weinberg
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
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 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
- ISBN
- 9780553265491
- Publisher
- Bantam
- Published
- June 1, 1984
- Type
- Fiction