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Infinity

Sherrilyn Kenyon

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Infinity

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

I Am the Power They Can't Tear Down

by Sherrilyn Kenyon

Reading Level 7 12ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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

Nick Gautier is no ordinary 14-year-old—he's about to become part of a secret world where immortal vampire slayers fight in the shadows. Just when his best friends turn against him, a mysterious warrior saves his life and pulls him into an adventure that changes everything. What will it take for Nick to survive and understand his new destiny?

Quick Assessment

Infinity introduces middle-grade readers to a supernatural world through 14-year-old Nick Gautier, who encounters immortal vampire slayers after a near-death experience. The story includes themes of friendship betrayal and fantasy violence suitable for ages 9-12, with an emphasis on adventure and self-discovery. Parents should note the presence of supernatural action and mild peril typical of the fantasy genre.

Why we rated Infinity 12ME

Infinity is written at a Level 7 reading level across 320 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Infinity works for readers up to grade 9.0.

We rate Infinity as 12ME ("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, Infinity explores supernatural, adventure, friendship, family, and fantasy world-building — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
  • Kids drawn to stories about supernatural, adventure, friendship.

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

12ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Moderate
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

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

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

320 pages
ISBN
9781907410222
Pages
320
Publisher
Orbit Books
Published
2011
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

SupernaturalSchoolsMothers and SonsNew OrleansSingle-parent Families