Demon thief

Darren Shan

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Demon thief

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Darren Shan

Demonata

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 11+ Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for older middle graders (ages 11+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

When a gateway to a realm of demons appears, Kernel Fleck uncovers his special abilities as a Disciple and sets out on a daring quest to stop dangerous Demonata from causing chaos. Adventure and mystery await as he faces dark forces beyond imagination.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include fantasy violence, physical danger. Written for readers ages 11+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Content Flags

Fantasy Violence Physical Danger
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

250 pages
61,558 words
6h 50m read-aloud
ISBN
0316012378
Pages
250
Publisher
Little Brown & Company
Published
2005
Type
Fiction
Word Count
61,558
Read-Aloud
~6h 50m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

DemonologyHorror TalesDemonology in FictionHorror StoriesGood and Evil in FictionGood and EvilVampires