What reading level is Dracula?

Dracula by Bram Stoker is at a Level 8 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Dracula appropriate for?

Dracula is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags: Fear & Anxiety, Mild Peril.

What genre is Dracula?

Dracula is fiction — Classical fiction.

Does Dracula have any content warnings?

Dracula has a HootRating of 12ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags include: Fear & Anxiety, Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Dracula?

Dracula by Bram Stoker is 417 pages.

Dracula

Bram Stoker

Dracula

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Bram Stoker

Reading Level 8 12ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 8th 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: Count Dracula isn’t just any old vampire—he hides in shadows, waiting to unleash ancient, dark powers. His story is full of mystery and danger that will chill your spine, but that’s only the beginning.

Themes

ClassicsHorrorOccult & SupernaturalFiction

Quick Assessment

Bram Stoker's Dracula is a classic horror novel that introduces young readers to gothic suspense and supernatural themes. Suitable for middle-grade readers around ages 9-12, it contains mild horror elements and some intense moments of suspense, making it appropriate for children comfortable with spooky stories. Parents should be aware of the book’s eerie atmosphere and themes of good versus evil.