Death of the demon

Anne Holt

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Death of the demon

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Hanne Wilhelmsen Novel

by Anne Holt

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

What if a secret hidden deep inside an orphanage could unlock the mystery of a terrible crime? Imagine a brave investigator chasing clues about a missing boy and a shocking murder, but what if the answers are harder to find than she thought? Can she trust her instincts before it's too late?

Themes

Foster ChildrenMurderInvestigationOrphanagesComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade mystery follows police investigator Hanne Wilhelmsen as she unravels the murder of an orphanage director and the disappearance of a twelve-year-old boy. The story explores themes of foster care, trust, and personal doubt, suitable for readers aged 9-12. Parents should note the presence of murder and suspenseful investigation elements that may prompt thoughtful discussions.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Light
Social
Light
Thematic
Moderate

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

Content Flags

Murder Disappearance
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

262 pages
ISBN
9781451634808
Pages
262
Publisher
Simon and Schuster
Published
2013
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Foster ChildrenMurderInvestigationBoysOrphanagesLarge Type BooksNorway

Places

Oslo (Norway)