Legion of the dead
Stewart, Paul
Legion of the dead
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Stewart, Paul
The text is written at a 6th 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
The cold wind whistles through the empty streets as shadows stretch long under the moonlight. You can almost hear the footsteps of ghosts from the past, whispering secrets of a time long gone. What mysteries lie buried in the Legion of the Dead, waiting to be uncovered?
Quick Assessment
Set in 19th-century Great Britain, this middle-grade historical fiction novel follows a gripping adventure filled with mystery and historical details. Suitable for readers aged 9 to 12, the story introduces young readers to a bygone era with engaging characters and an atmospheric setting. Parents should note the presence of mild suspense and historical themes but no intense or graphic content.
Why we rated Legion of the dead 11LE
Legion of the dead is written at a Level 6 reading level across 224 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Legion of the dead works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Legion of the dead as 11LE ("Light — Emotional") 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, Legion of the dead explores historical, adventure, and mystery — 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 historical, adventure, mystery.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight 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
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780385751315
- Pages
- 224
- Publisher
- David Fickling Books
- Published
- 2010
- Type
- Fiction