Demonosity
Amanda Ashby
Demonosity
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Amanda Ashby
The text is written at a 7th 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
Cassidy Carter-Lewis isn’t your average high school junior—she’s the unlikely chosen protector of the Black Rose, a powerful ancient force. Imagine battling demons at the mall, school, and even parties, all before dawn! This is no ordinary adventure, and Cassidy’s courage will change everything.
Quick Assessment
Demonosity follows Cassidy, a quirky and popular middle schooler who is unexpectedly tasked with protecting an ancient magical force from demons. The story blends humor, fantasy, and family dynamics, making it suitable for readers aged 9-12. It contains mild fantasy violence but focuses on bravery and friendship.
Why we rated Demonosity 12LP
Demonosity is written at a Level 7 reading level across 341 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Demonosity works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate Demonosity as 12LP ("Light — Physical") 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, Demonosity explores humor, family, fantasy & magic, and adventure — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about humor, family, fantasy & magic.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780142423974
- Pages
- 341
- Publisher
- Speak
- Published
- 2013
- Type
- Fiction