What reading level is Devil's Footsteps?

Devil's Footsteps by E. E. Richardson is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Devil's Footsteps appropriate for?

Devil's Footsteps is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Devil's Footsteps?

Devil's Footsteps is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Devil's Footsteps have any content warnings?

Devil's Footsteps has a HootRating of 11ME (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 Devil's Footsteps?

Devil's Footsteps by E. E. Richardson is 288 pages.

Devil's Footsteps

E. E. Richardson

Devil's Footsteps

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by E. E. Richardson

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

Crunching leaves and a cold wind swirl around thirteen mossy stones, each one holding a secret. Step on the wrong stone, and the old rhyme whispers your fate—how will you face the Dark Man’s door? Bryan’s heart pounds as shadows grow longer, and the scary game feels all too real.

Themes

HorrorFriendship MysteryFear & AnxietyComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade horror story blends local legend with real fear, as Bryan confronts the mysterious disappearance of his brother linked to a chilling rhyme. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book explores themes of loss, fear, and friendship with supernatural elements typical of horror fiction. Parents should note the presence of suspense and mild peril but no graphic content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11ME — Moderate — Emotional

Emotional

Moderate ←

Physical

Light

Social

Clear

Thematic

Moderate

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

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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Details

Book Length

288 pages

ISBN: 9780552575355
Pages: 288
Publisher: Corgi Childrens
Published: 2016
Type: Fiction

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Horror StoriesBrothersFearMissing ChildrenSupernaturalParanormal FictionHorror TalesSiblingsMissing PersonsSpanish Language MaterialsLibros Ilustrados Para NiñosSobrenaturalNovela JuvenilHermanosNiños DesaparecidosMiedoCuentos De TerrorBrothers and Sisters