Devil's Shadow

Felicia Jedlicka

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Devil's Shadow

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Felicia Jedlicka

Reading Level 5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 5th 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

Here’s a secret: a powerful darkness lives inside Hennie, and it’s not her fault. She’s caught between her old friends and a terrible evil that’s taking over. But that’s only the beginning.

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction explores themes of friendship, morality, and supernatural conflict set against a Salem backdrop. Suitable for ages 9-12, it contains elements of witchcraft and dark powers but handles them with a focus on the struggle between good and evil. Parents should note the presence of supernatural themes and moral challenges.

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

Fear & Anxiety Fantasy Violence Moral Conflict
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.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

ISBN
9780671297619
Publisher
Felicia Jedlicka
Published
June 1967
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

MassachusettsSalemSalem, MassachusettsWitchcraft