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Diplomacy

Jeff Conner

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Diplomacy

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

a zombies vs robots collection

by Jeff Conner

Reading Level 6 11IP Ages 13+ Heads Up

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

Let me tell you a secret: the world is caught in a fierce battle where zombies roam the cold streets of Russia and robots patrol the foggy alleys of the UK. Flesh and metal collide as humans struggle to survive between these unstoppable forces—but that's only the beginning.

Quick Assessment

This young adult fiction collection explores a global zombie apocalypse intertwined with robot warfare, set primarily in Russia and the UK. The stories contain intense action and horror elements appropriate for teens aged 13 and up, with themes of survival amid supernatural and technological threats. Parents should be aware of graphic depictions of violence and dark themes typical of zombie and robot conflict genres.

Why we rated Diplomacy 11IP

Diplomacy is written at a Level 6 reading level across 274 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Diplomacy works for readers up to grade 8.0.

We rate Diplomacy as 11IP ("Intense — Physical") because the content sits in the "Intense" range — intense conflict including peril, frightening scenes, or emotionally heavy themes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril, thematic difficulty — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Violence, Horror.

Thematically, Diplomacy explores adventure, science & nature, fantasy world-building, and survival — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 13+ 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, science & nature, fantasy world-building.

Maybe not for

  • ! Sensitive readers who get overwhelmed by intense conflict or scary scenes.
  • ! Children younger than 13+ — the content intensity is above what most younger kids can process comfortably.
  • ! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.
  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11IP — Intense — Physical
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Intense
Social
Light
Thematic
Moderate

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Violence Horror
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
8
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

274 pages
ISBN
9781613776469
Pages
274
Publisher
IDW Publishing
Published
2013
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

American Young Adult FictionRobotsZombiesComics & Graphic Novels, Science FictionAmerican Horror TalesAmerican Short Stories