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Kaymon the Gorgon Hound

Adam Blade

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Kaymon the Gorgon Hound

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Adam Blade

Reading Level 4-5 9MP Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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

Kaymon the Gorgon Hound isn't just any monster—his very gaze can turn you to stone! When the evil wizard Malvel traps the good Beasts of Avantia, only Tom has the courage to face Kaymon and the other terrifying creatures lurking in the Dark Realm. Will bravery be enough to save the day?

Themes

AdventureFantasy & MagicFriendshipAction & AdventureScience & Nature

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fantasy adventure follows Tom as he confronts dangerous beasts unleashed by an evil wizard to rescue captured creatures. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story features thrilling action and fantasy violence typical of the genre, with some suspenseful and spooky moments. Parents should note the presence of mythical monsters and mild peril, which are handled in an engaging but not overly intense way.

Why we rated Kaymon the Gorgon Hound 9MP

Kaymon the Gorgon Hound is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 109 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Kaymon the Gorgon Hound works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate Kaymon the Gorgon Hound as 9MP ("Moderate — Physical") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from 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, Kaymon the Gorgon Hound explores adventure, fantasy & magic, friendship, action & adventure, and science & nature — 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 adventure, fantasy & magic, 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

9MP — Moderate — Physical
Emotional
Light
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

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

109 pages
ISBN
9781408300015
Pages
109
Publisher
Orchard Books
Published
2008
Type
Fiction

Subjects

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