Dracula Is a Pain in the Neck
Elizabeth Levy
Dracula Is a Pain in the Neck
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Elizabeth Levy
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Dracula isn’t just a spooky vampire—he’s the biggest troublemaker at camp! Robert’s plastic Dracula doll seems to have a mind of its own, causing all sorts of eerie mischief. But what if the real mystery isn’t the doll, but what it’s trying to tell him?
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction follows Robert, who suspects his plastic Dracula doll of causing strange events at his sleep-away camp. The book blends humor and mild spooky elements suitable for ages 9-12, with themes of imagination and problem-solving. Parents should note the light supernatural tone and camp setting, which are appropriate for middle-grade readers.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9789994804757
- Pages
- 100
- Publisher
- Harper Collins
- Published
- July 1994
- Type
- Fiction