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Last Scream (Fear Street: Fear Park

Robert Lawrence Stine

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Last Scream (Fear Street: Fear Park

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Robert Lawrence Stine

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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

The air crackles with fear as Robin Fear steps into the shadows, his plan ready to unfold after years of waiting. Dierdre's heart pounds—her family and the whole Fear Park are in grave danger. Suddenly, a chilling scream pierces the night, but who will stand between Robin and his dark revenge?

Themes

Horror & Ghost StoriesJuvenile FictionAdventureSuspense

Quick Assessment

This horror novel follows Dierdre Bradley as she faces the sinister Robin Fear, who threatens her family and the local Fear Park with a deadly plan. Suitable for teens aged 13 to 18, the book contains suspenseful and frightening scenes typical of the horror genre but is appropriate for mature young readers interested in spooky stories.

Why we rated Last Scream (Fear Street: Fear Park 9ME

Last Scream (Fear Street: Fear Park is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 145 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Last Scream (Fear Street: Fear Park works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate Last Scream (Fear Street: Fear Park as 9ME ("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, Last Scream (Fear Street: Fear Park explores horror & ghost stories, juvenile fiction, adventure, and suspense — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
  • Kids drawn to stories about horror & ghost stories, juvenile fiction, adventure.

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

9ME — 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

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

145 pages
ISBN
9780613731140
Pages
145
Publisher
Turtleback Books
Published
October 1996
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Horror & Ghost StoriesHorrorHorror StoriesAmusement ParksHorror Tales