What reading level is Dead is not an option?

Dead is not an option by Marlene Perez is at a Level 3-4 reading level (Lexile 630L). Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Dead is not an option appropriate for?

Dead is not an option is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 8LP (Light — Physical). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.

What genre is Dead is not an option?

Dead is not an option is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Dead is not an option have any content warnings?

Dead is not an option has a HootRating of 8LP (Light — Physical). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Dead is not an option?

Dead is not an option by Marlene Perez is 240 pages.

Dead is not an option

Marlene Perez

Dead is not an option

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Marlene Perez

Reading Level 3-4 8LP 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

Daisy Giordano isn’t your average high school senior—she’s a psychic detective who solves mysteries that no one else can. When vampires and shapeshifters clash, threatening to ruin prom, Daisy has to use her special powers to save the night. Because in her world, staying alive isn’t just important—it’s everything.

Themes

Psychic AbilityHigh SchoolsSistersInterpersonal RelationsSchools

Quick Assessment

This book follows Daisy Giordano, a psychic teenager balancing typical high school concerns like college applications and relationships alongside supernatural conflicts involving vampires and shapeshifters. Suitable for early readers around ages 5-8 who enjoy fantasy and mystery, the story introduces themes of friendship, family, and problem-solving in a high school setting. Parents should note some mild fantasy violence and supernatural elements integral to the plot.