Dracula

Bram Stoker

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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

What if a mysterious stranger from a faraway land came to your town, but he wasn't just any visitor—he was a vampire with a thirst for adventure and secrets? Imagine uncovering eerie letters and diary entries that reveal a chilling battle between good and evil. Can the brave friends stop the darkness before it spreads?

Quick Assessment

This adaptation of Bram Stoker's classic 'Dracula' introduces middle-grade readers to gothic horror through an engaging narrative told via letters and diary entries. Suitable for ages 9-12, it explores themes of fear, bravery, and the supernatural while maintaining age-appropriate suspense without graphic content. Parents should note the presence of mild fantasy violence and some intense moments of fear typical of vampire stories.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Moderate
Social
Clear
Thematic
Moderate

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

Content Flags

Mild Fantasy Violence Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

407 pages
ISBN
9781951784775
Pages
407
Publisher
DigiCat
Published
2022
Type
Fiction

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