Grip of the Shadow Plague

Brandon Mull

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Grip of the Shadow Plague

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Brandon Mull

Fablehaven · Book 3

Reading Level 5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 5th 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

A mysterious shadow plague spreads across the land, threatening to engulf everything in darkness. Courageous young heroes must unravel ancient secrets and face eerie dangers to save their world from this creeping evil. Adventure and friendship light the way through the gripping battle against the shadows.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include fantasy violence, mild peril, fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Content Flags

Fantasy Violence Mild Peril Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
4

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Level 5Mild

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Details

ISBN
HRc883a582c0
Type
Fiction