Dylan Mcbryde And The Guild Of Light (Dylan Mcbryde)
Dan Asfar
Dylan Mcbryde And The Guild Of Light (Dylan Mcbryde)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Dan Asfar
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
The cold air smells like forgotten secrets as Dylan’s footsteps echo through the shadowy underground tunnels beneath New York City. Ghostly whispers swirl around him, blending fear with a strange sense of power. What if a hidden war between light and darkness depends on a boy who’s just beginning to understand his mysterious gift?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This thrilling young adult novel follows 15-year-old Dylan McBryde as he discovers his unique ability to see and confront a secret ghostly war beneath New York City. The story weaves elements of horror, fantasy, and suspense appropriate for teens aged 13 to 18, with some intense themes related to supernatural conflict and trust. Parents should note the presence of paranormal violence and dark themes common to the genre but presented at a level suitable for middle to high school readers.
Why we rated Dylan Mcbryde And The Guild Of Light (Dylan Mcbryde) 11ME
Dylan Mcbryde And The Guild Of Light (Dylan Mcbryde) is written at a Level 6 reading level across 224 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Dylan Mcbryde And The Guild Of Light (Dylan Mcbryde) works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Dylan Mcbryde And The Guild Of Light (Dylan Mcbryde) as 11ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.
Thematically, Dylan Mcbryde And The Guild Of Light (Dylan Mcbryde) explores horror & ghost stories, fantasy world-building, adventure, and coming of age — 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 horror & ghost stories, fantasy world-building, adventure.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781894877626
- Pages
- 224
- Publisher
- Ghost House Pub
- Published
- June 30, 2007
- Type
- Fiction