Dead is a battlefield

Marlene Perez

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Dead is a battlefield

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Marlene Perez

Reading Level 3 8LE Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Jessica Walsh isn’t just any new girl—she’s the one who can face a zombie love battle head-on. When jealous girls turn fierce, Jessica steps up to keep her town safe. Can she survive the chaos or will the battlefield win?

Themes

SupernaturalFriendshipHigh schoolsInterpersonal relationsZombies

Quick Assessment

This early reader introduces young children to themes of friendship and conflict within a supernatural setting involving zombies and high school dynamics. Suitable for ages 5-8, it handles interpersonal challenges in a light, age-appropriate manner with minimal intensity. Parents should note the presence of mild supernatural elements and themes of rivalry.

For Parents

Content Intensity

8LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Light
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: high

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

245 pages
ISBN
9780547607344
Pages
245
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published
2012
Type
Fiction
Lexile
580L

Genres

Subjects

Interpersonal RelationsSupernaturalZombiesHigh SchoolsSchools