What reading level is Death of Lysanda?

Death of Lysanda by Yitsḥaḳ Orpaz is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Death of Lysanda appropriate for?

Death of Lysanda is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Death of Lysanda?

Death of Lysanda is fiction — English fiction.

Does Death of Lysanda have any content warnings?

Death of Lysanda has a HootRating of 9ME (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.

How many pages is Death of Lysanda?

Death of Lysanda by Yitsḥaḳ Orpaz is 120 pages.

Death of Lysanda

Yitsḥaḳ Orpaz

Death of Lysanda

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Yitsḥaḳ Orpaz

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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

What if your quiet life suddenly twisted into a mystery of strange hallucinations and unexpected dangers? Imagine a man who mends broken things—and maybe more—while an army of tiny ants threatens a family's home. But what if the real threat isn't the insects, but the secrets people keep? The story dives deep into puzzles you never saw coming.

Themes

Psychological MysteryFamily ConflictMental HealthSurrealism

Quick Assessment

Death of Lysanda is a collection of two dark novellas blending psychological intrigue with elements of surrealism and suspense. Suitable for mature middle-grade readers, the stories explore complex themes such as mental health, family conflict, and internal struggles, presented through poetic and fragmented prose. Parents should be aware that the book includes some disturbing content, including hallucinations and implied violence.