Leven Thumps and the Whispered Secret (Leven Thumps)
Obert Skye
Leven Thumps and the Whispered Secret (Leven Thumps)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Obert Skye
Illustrated by Ben Sowards
The text is written at a 8th 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
Leven races through the twisting tunnels of Foo, his heart pounding as shadowy creatures close in around him. Winter and their friends fight fiercely to protect what little remains of their magical world. Suddenly, a new danger emerges—not from Foo, but from Reality itself—threatening everything they’ve fought for.
Quick Assessment
This fantasy adventure follows Leven and his friends as they battle mythical creatures in a magical realm called Foo, while forces in the real world attempt to merge their world with Foo by reconstructing a shattered gateway. Suitable for teens, the story features action, fantasy elements, and some suspenseful moments. Parents should be aware of themes involving battles with fantastical creatures and the blending of two worlds.
Why we rated Leven Thumps and the Whispered Secret (Leven Thumps) 12MP
Leven Thumps and the Whispered Secret (Leven Thumps) is written at a Level 8 reading level across 464 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 9.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Leven Thumps and the Whispered Secret (Leven Thumps) works for readers up to grade 10.0.
We rate Leven Thumps and the Whispered Secret (Leven Thumps) as 12MP ("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, Leven Thumps and the Whispered Secret (Leven Thumps) explores adventure, fantasy world-building, and friendship — 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 adventure, fantasy world-building, 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
12MP — Moderate — PhysicalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A 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
- 9781416947189
- Pages
- 464
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- Published
- September 25, 2007
- Type
- Fiction