Kingdom Keepers, The
Ridley Pearson
Kingdom Keepers, The
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Disney After Dark
by Ridley Pearson
The text is written at a 7th 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
What if the magic of your favorite theme park came to life after dark? Imagine being turned into a hologram and discovering that Disney villains are plotting to take over the kingdom. Can five teens stop the Overtakers before the magic disappears forever?
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade science fiction adventure follows five teens who become holographic guides at Walt Disney World and uncover a dangerous plot by Disney villains to seize control of the park. The story blends fantasy and technology, offering suspenseful thrills suitable for ages 9-12. Parents should note there is mild fantasy peril as the protagonists face villainous threats within a beloved theme park setting.
Why we rated Kingdom Keepers, The 12LP
Kingdom Keepers, The is written at a Level 7 reading level across 324 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Kingdom Keepers, The works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate Kingdom Keepers, The as 12LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Kingdom Keepers, The explores adventure, fantasy world-building, mystery, science & nature, and friendship — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, fantasy world-building, mystery.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781423105459
- Pages
- 324
- Publisher
- Disney Editions
- Published
- April 24, 2007
- Type
- Fiction