Demon Hunter
Kevin Emerson
Demon Hunter
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Kevin Emerson
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Here's something you don't know: some kids have a secret mission to hunt creatures that lurk in the shadows. Imagine discovering that vampires are real—and that you have to stop them before they strike. But that's only the beginning.
Quick Assessment
Demon Hunter by Kevin Emerson is a middle-grade fiction book centered on a young protagonist discovering a hidden world of vampires. Suitable for readers aged 9-12, it blends adventure and supernatural themes with age-appropriate suspense. Parents should note the presence of mild fantasy violence and themes of courage and friendship.
Why we rated Demon Hunter 11LE
Demon Hunter is written at a Level 6 reading level across 206 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Demon Hunter works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Demon Hunter as 11LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Demon Hunter explores adventure, fantasy world-building, and friendship — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, fantasy world-building, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781504010887
- Pages
- 206
- Publisher
- Oliver Nocturne
- Published
- 2015
- Type
- Fiction