Fatal Bargain
Caroline B. Cooney
Fatal Bargain
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Caroline B. Cooney
The text is written at a 5th 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
Trapped overnight in a spooky mansion, six teenagers face a terrifying dilemma: to escape the clutches of a vampire, they must decide who will become the next prey. As fear and suspicion grow, their friendships are tested in a race against time to survive the night.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include fear & anxiety, fantasy violence, physical danger. Written for readers ages 13+.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
5/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0439553970
- Pages
- 176
- Publisher
- Scholastic Paperbacks
- Published
- September 1, 2003
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 36,960
- Read-Aloud
- ~4h 6m
- Text Density
- Standard