Fangs of the werewolf

John Halkin

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Fangs of the werewolf

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by John Halkin

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

There's a secret lurking in the dark forests of Wales, whispered only by an old wise woman. A wild dog with sharp fangs is causing terror, but what if the truth behind the beast is even stranger? And that's only the beginning of this chilling adventure.

Themes

Horror storiesWerewolvesAdventureMystery

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade horror story follows a mysterious wild dog terrorizing rural Wales, with an old wise woman holding the key to stopping it. Suitable for readers aged 9-12, the book contains spooky themes around werewolves and suspense but avoids graphic content. Parents should note the story's focus on fear and mystery, typical of horror stories for this age group.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

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
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

140 pages
ISBN
0812040716
Pages
140
Publisher
Barron's Educational Series
Published
1988
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Horror StoriesWerewolves