What reading level is Dead good read?

Dead good read by Reader's Digest, Robert Dolezal, Of Readers Digest Editors is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Dead good read appropriate for?

Dead good read is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Dead good read?

Dead good read is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Dead good read have any content warnings?

Dead good read has a HootRating of 11ME (Moderate — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

Dead good read

Reader's Digest, Robert Dolezal, Of Readers Digest Editors

Dead good read

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Twenty One Classic Tales of Mystery & Horror

by Reader's Digest, Robert Dolezal, Of Readers Digest Editors

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th 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

Did you know some of the creepiest stories ever written started more than a hundred years ago? These tales from famous authors like Edgar Allan Poe and Mary Shelley will send shivers down your spine—but that's only the beginning.

Themes

Horror storiesShort storiesClassic literatureChildren's stories

Quick Assessment

This collection features retellings of over twenty classic horror stories originally written before the early twentieth century by notable authors such as Oscar Wilde, Mary Shelley, and Edgar Allan Poe. Suitable for middle-grade readers aged 9-12, the book introduces young readers to classic literature with spooky themes presented in an accessible way. Parents should be aware that the horror elements are mild to moderate and appropriate for this age group.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11ME — Moderate — Emotional

Emotional

Moderate ←

Physical

Light

Social

Clear

Thematic

Light

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

Data confidence: standard

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

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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